Hillside Elementary

Summary:

Hillside Elementary is a public elementary school in El Paso, Texas, serving 465 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the El Paso Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillside Elementary has shown mixed performance on state assessments compared to the district and state averages. While the school outperformed in 5th grade reading and 4th grade math, it struggled in 3rd grade reading, 5th grade science, and several Spanish-language assessments. The school performed well for its male and Hispanic students, ranking in the top 30% of Texas elementary schools, but had lower rankings for its English Language Learner and Special Education populations. With 95.7% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Hillside Elementary serves a high-poverty community and has seen increasing per-student spending in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools in the El Paso Independent School District, Hillside Elementary generally outperforms schools like Dr. Josefina Villamil Tinajero PK-8, Cooley Elementary, and Rusk Elementary. However, Coldwell Elementary and Hawkins Elementary have consistently higher school rankings and student performance than Hillside Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4500 Clifton Ave
       El Paso, TX  79903-3197


(915) 587-2560

District: El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2010th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,267 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  398

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.7%
White:
4.0%
African American:
1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hillside Elementary ranks better than 57% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 17th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.7%), White (4%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary is 12.5, which is the 15th best among 42 elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillside Elementary is $12,267. 29 elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillside Elementary 2010th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Hillside Elementary in the ranking list.)

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El Paso Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks El Paso Independent School District (Isd) 610th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hillside Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hillside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.85 1300th 3465 62.5%
2005 62.37 1406th 3475 59.5%
2006 43.89 2340th 3476 32.7%
2007 54.57 1981st 3724 46.8%
2008 61.97 1534th 3768 59.3%
2009 69.73 1113th 3884 71.3%
2010 63.97 1520th 3937 61.4%
2011 68.26 1296th 4095 68.4%
2012 65.65 1386th 4206 67.0%
2013 62.38 1591st 4221 62.3%
2014 66.94 1367th 4260 67.9%
2015 56.13 1994th 4320 53.8%
2016 59.12 1819th 4286 57.6%
2017 41.91 2404th 4329 44.5%
2018 51.53 1917th 4359 56.0%
2019 51.64 1943rd 4479 56.6%
2021 37.68 2695th 4578 41.1%
2022 41.97 2622nd 4581 42.8%
2023 55.56 1853rd 4647 60.1%
2024 52.43 2010th 4675 57.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hillside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.98 1295th 3226 59.9%
2019 63.84 887th 3333 73.4%
2021 48.94 1523rd 3446 55.8%
2022 57.89 1208th 3487 65.4%
2023 37.07 2413th 3556 32.1%
2024 52.28 1538th 3638 57.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hillside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.75 2680th 3558 24.7%
2019 23.91 3247th 3684 11.9%
2022 47.62 1724th 3952 56.4%
2023 56.49 1270th 4086 68.9%
2024 27.37 3415th 4261 19.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.72 1055th 4264 75.3%
2019 66.71 981st 4309 77.2%
2021 52.81 1832nd 4451 58.8%
2022 52.06 2017th 4477 54.9%
2023 71.94 801st 4521 82.3%
2024 59.01 1557th 4560 65.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Hillside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.18 1333rd 4306 69.0%
2019 52.41 1920th 4348 55.8%
2021 41.12 2521st 4499 44.0%
2022 50.15 2143rd 4561 53.0%
2023 43.46 2577th 4588 43.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hillside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.51 1232nd 3106 60.3%
2019 63.13 1302nd 3184 59.1%
2021 8.79 2864th 3006 4.7%
2022 57.79 1525th 2958 48.4%
2023 67.30 1026th 2980 65.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Hillside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.79 1832nd 4240 56.8%
2019 67.96 889th 4295 79.3%
2021 53.05 1628th 4331 62.4%
2022 60.68 1374th 4461 69.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Hillside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.65 2523rd 4319 41.6%
2019 49.93 2015th 4357 53.8%
2021 36.32 2781st 4498 38.2%
2022 32.29 3260th 4563 28.6%
2023 65.75 1322nd 4585 71.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hillside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.56 1445th 4168 65.3%
2019 58.60 1469th 4188 64.9%
2021 40.56 2543rd 4329 41.3%
2022 46.84 2309th 4376 47.2%
2023 63.39 1287th 4401 70.8%
2024 59.18 1503rd 4431 66.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Hillside Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Hillside Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 58 7 7 479 n/a n/a n/a 0 551
1989 64 11 7 526 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1990 63 8 6 546 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1991 57 2 3 541 1 n/a n/a 0 604
1992 59 4 4 584 1 n/a n/a 0 652
1993 76 4 6 534 1 n/a n/a 0 621
1994 65 3 4 554 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1995 71 7 4 582 0 n/a n/a 0 664
1996 71 7 4 582 0 n/a n/a 0 664
1997 61 8 2 621 0 n/a n/a 0 692
1998 62 8 2 624 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1999 62 9 1 604 0 n/a n/a 0 676
2000 58 7 1 638 0 n/a n/a 0 704
2001 49 4 1 637 0 n/a n/a 0 691
2002 20 2 1 644 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2003 20 2 1 644 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2004 23 2 1 652 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2005 20 1 0 656 0 n/a n/a 0 677
2006 23 2 1 649 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2007 23 1 2 629 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2008 17 2 2 639 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2009 15 1 1 625 0 n/a n/a 0 642
2010 12 3 1 638 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2011 7 3 0 638 0 0 0 0 648
2012 11 3 1 622 0 0 0 0 637
2013 7 6 0 592 1 0 0 0 606
2014 7 5 1 549 0 0 0 0 562
2015 7 3 1 521 0 0 0 0 532
2016 8 4 2 503 0 0 0 0 517
2017 8 6 2 532 0 0 0 0 548
2018 7 7 2 487 0 1 4 0 508
2019 11 5 3 508 0 1 3 0 531
2020 14 6 2 497 0 0 3 0 522
2021 10 4 2 431 0 0 1 0 448
2022 18 6 2 405 0 0 1 0 432
2023 13 7 2 442 0 0 1 0 465
2024 16 5 0 377 0 0 0 0 398

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hillside Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 551 30.0 18.3 n/a
1989 608 n/a n/a n/a
1990 623 39.0 15.9 n/a
1991 604 39.2 15.4 n/a
1992 652 41.9 15.5 26.5
1993 621 42.0 14.8 74.6
1994 626 40.4 15.5 62.5
1995 664 45.2 14.7 70.2
1996 664 45.2 14.7 70.2
1997 692 45.2 15.3 70.4
1998 696 46.3 15.0 69.8
1999 676 46.7 14.5 82.1
2000 704 50.1 14.1 83.8
2001 691 53.7 12.9 84.7
2002 667 50.3 13.3 85.8
2003 667 50.3 13.3 85.8
2004 678 51.1 13.3 88.3
2005 677 47.9 14.1 88.9
2006 675 44.2 15.3 83.4
2007 655 52.9 12.4 83.7
2008 660 47.8 13.8 85.5
2009 642 43.9 14.6 81.2
2010 654 43.1 15.1 81.7
2011 648 43.0 15.0 84.6
2012 637 39.5 16.1 84.5
2013 606 37.3 16.2 82.8
2014 562 35.3 15.9 84
2015 532 37.0 14.3 88.7
2016 517 34.0 15.2 91.3
2017 548 29.9 18.2 90.7
2018 508 33.9 14.9 88.8
2019 531 34.0 15.5 90.4
2020 522 34.6 15.0 90.8
2021 448 33.6 13.3 92
2022 432 33.2 12.9 89.8
2023 465 31.9 14.5 95.7
2024 398 31.7 12.5 88.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hillside Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 551 30.0 18.3 n/a
1989 608 n/a n/a n/a
1990 623 39.0 15.9 n/a
1991 604 39.2 15.4 n/a
1992 652 41.9 15.5 26.5
1993 621 42.0 14.8 74.6
1994 626 40.4 15.5 62.5
1995 664 45.2 14.7 70.2
1996 664 45.2 14.7 70.2
1997 692 45.2 15.3 70.4
1998 696 46.3 15.0 69.8
1999 676 46.7 14.5 82.1
2000 704 50.1 14.1 83.8
2001 691 53.7 12.9 84.7
2002 667 50.3 13.3 85.8
2003 667 50.3 13.3 85.8
2004 678 51.1 13.3 88.3
2005 677 47.9 14.1 88.9
2006 675 44.2 15.3 83.4
2007 655 52.9 12.4 83.7
2008 660 47.8 13.8 85.5
2009 642 43.9 14.6 81.2
2010 654 43.1 15.1 81.7
2011 648 43.0 15.0 84.6
2012 637 39.5 16.1 84.5
2013 606 37.3 16.2 82.8
2014 562 35.3 15.9 84
2015 532 37.0 14.3 88.7
2016 517 34.0 15.2 91.3
2017 548 29.9 18.2 90.7
2018 508 33.9 14.9 88.8
2019 531 34.0 15.5 90.4
2020 522 34.6 15.0 90.8
2021 448 33.6 13.3 92
2022 432 33.2 12.9 89.8
2023 465 31.9 14.5 95.7
2024 398 31.7 12.5 88.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillside Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,162 (12.1%) $8,430 (87.9%) $9,592
2020 $1,942 (18.2%) $8,724 (81.8%) $10,666
2021 $2,529 (20.6%) $9,738 (79.4%) $12,267

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillside Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1943rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1853rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Hillside Elementary)3757
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4553
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillside Elementary)5053
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4941
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Hillside Elementary)4739
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4331
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillside Elementary)6059
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))2725
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Hillside Elementary)4351
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4850
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillside Elementary)5342
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4544
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Hillside Elementary)4358
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))3336
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillside Elementary)1745
 28%
   4th Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))2920
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Hillside Elementary)4946
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))5360
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillside Elementary)5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))6149
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Hillside Elementary)3933
 6%
   5th Grade Science (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4834
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students531465
 12.4%
African American57
 40%
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic508442
 13%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White1113
 18.2%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.4%95.7%
 5.3%


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Hillside Elementary ranks 2010th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Hillside Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Burges High School

Students at Hillside Elementary are 95% Hispanic, 4% White, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 398 students attended Hillside Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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