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Hilltop Elementary

Summary:

Hilltop Elementary is a public elementary school in Lynnwood, Washington, serving 555 students in grades K-6. As part of the Edmonds School District, which is ranked 76 out of 247 school districts in the state, Hilltop consistently ranks in the top 20-25% of Washington elementary schools with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hilltop Elementary's academic performance is impressive, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science that significantly exceed the district and state averages. In 2023-2024, 67.03% of Hilltop students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 56.14% for the district and 52.63% for the state. In Math, 64.73% of Hilltop students were proficient or better, compared to 45.35% for the district and 41.68% for the state. The school's diverse student population, with a balanced racial makeup, is a key strength and likely contributes to the positive learning environment. Additionally, Hilltop has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 17.66% in 2022-2023, compared to nearby schools like Lynnwood Elementary (52.77%) and Martha Lake Elementary (53.03%).

When compared to nearby schools in the Edmonds School District, Hilltop Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic proficiency. For example, in 2023-2024, Hilltop's ELA proficiency rate was 67.03%, compared to 42.35% for Lynnwood Elementary and 41.45% for Hazelwood Elementary. While Hilltop's performance is impressive, it does lag behind some of the high-performing schools in the neighboring Northshore School District, such as Canyon Creek Elementary and Shelton View Elementary. However, Hilltop's consistent high performance and diverse student population make it a strong choice for families in the Lynnwood area.


Detail:

Public K-6

 20425 Damson Road
       Lynnwood, WA  98036-7298

(425) 431-7604

District: Edmonds School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
207th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,836 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  555

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.9%
Asian:
26.3%
Hispanic:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.7% Help


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Compare Details Hilltop Elementary ranks better than 82.3% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 5th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Edmonds School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hilltop Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.9%), Asian (26.3%), Hispanic (14.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary is 16.3. 18 elementary schools in the Edmonds School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hilltop Elementary is $16,836. 22 elementary schools in the Edmonds School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hilltop Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hilltop Elementary 207th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Hilltop Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Edmonds School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edmonds School District 76th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hilltop Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.76 291st 1026 71.6%
2005 66.48 327th 1031 68.3%
2006 59.82 417th 1051 60.3%
2007 64.37 368th 1069 65.6%
2008 64.13 382nd 1067 64.2%
2009 61.88 406th 1072 62.1%
2010 57.09 454th 1088 58.3%
2011 56.73 475th 1092 56.5%
2012 69.94 302nd 1097 72.5%
2013 67.53 343rd 1106 69.0%
2015 73.32 260th 1067 75.6%
2016 77.47 222nd 1053 78.9%
2017 75.60 246th 1056 76.7%
2018 80.12 195th 1054 81.5%
2019 80.84 198th 1130 82.5%
2021 77.06 234th 1107 78.9%
2022 79.63 224th 1169 80.8%
2023 81.71 203rd 1169 82.6%
2024 81.17 207th 1168 82.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.74 10th 212 95.3%
2019 78.87 39th 303 87.1%
2021 53.92 54th 128 57.8%
2022 75.73 53rd 252 79.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.97 26th 637 95.9%
2019 67.32 125th 566 77.9%
2022 51.94 178th 478 62.8%
2023 18.96 276th 308 10.4%
2024 54.70 130th 339 61.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.77 258th 835 69.1%
2019 79.64 98th 979 90.0%
2021 77.06 109th 854 87.2%
2022 75.13 145th 1019 85.8%
2023 68.65 250th 1013 75.3%
2024 62.90 330th 1024 67.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.33 208th 1004 79.3%
2019 82.01 166th 1068 84.5%
2021 75.15 216th 1008 78.6%
2022 78.13 215th 1100 80.5%
2023 79.79 201st 1094 81.6%
2024 80.77 188th 1093 82.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.81 174th 999 82.6%
2019 79.10 201st 1075 81.3%
2021 77.25 221st 1025 78.4%
2022 78.57 225th 1113 79.8%
2023 81.27 187th 1099 83.0%
2024 79.79 209th 1099 81.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.08 84th 169 50.3%
2019 54.76 98th 201 51.2%
2021 68.30 53rd 131 59.5%
2022 64.41 81st 187 56.7%
2023 63.40 67th 170 60.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.82 127th 697 81.8%
2021 49.16 205th 501 59.1%
2022 81.90 73rd 694 89.5%
2023 59.90 223rd 633 64.8%
2024 92.38 13th 651 98.0%
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Rank History for White students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.65 263rd 833 68.4%
2019 72.98 269th 1027 73.8%
2021 78.24 173rd 943 81.7%
2022 78.17 212th 1031 79.4%
2023 78.29 206th 1011 79.6%
2024 79.39 184th 1009 81.8%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Sunday, December 8, 2019

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by a parent
Monday, May 19, 2014

Open Quote We've been thrilled with Hilltop. Have two daughters, one who is graduating this year, and have appreciated the quality and care of the majority of the staff. The teachers have gone the extra mile when challenges need to be addressed. Very happy overall. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hilltop Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 441 6 16 4 8 n/a n/a 0 475
1989 484 13 17 7 8 n/a n/a 0 529
1990 476 12 22 8 8 n/a n/a 0 526
1991 481 9 27 3 10 n/a n/a 0 530
1992 499 11 35 9 8 n/a n/a 0 562
1993 506 19 30 15 8 n/a n/a 0 578
1994 502 12 22 21 7 n/a n/a 0 564
1995 522 12 28 15 8 n/a n/a 0 585
1996 522 12 28 15 8 n/a n/a 0 585
1997 513 13 31 24 8 n/a n/a 0 589
1998 465 12 33 23 6 n/a n/a 0 539
1999 472 14 34 23 9 n/a n/a 0 552
2000 428 11 36 22 5 n/a n/a 0 502
2001 429 8 62 27 5 n/a n/a 0 531
2002 412 24 66 35 2 n/a n/a 0 539
2003 412 24 66 35 2 n/a n/a 0 539
2004 400 19 69 31 3 n/a n/a 0 522
2005 397 21 83 26 2 n/a n/a 0 529
2006 359 13 77 27 3 n/a n/a 2 481
2007 353 14 90 31 6 n/a n/a 9 503
2008 364 14 98 29 9 n/a n/a 20 534
2009 357 11 95 28 9 n/a n/a 29 529
2010 341 18 105 22 6 n/a n/a 55 547
2011 334 14 102 49 7 0 44 0 550
2012 330 16 114 53 6 0 52 0 571
2013 346 21 111 61 3 0 56 0 598
2014 313 18 98 53 3 1 52 0 538
2015 326 17 100 60 2 2 45 0 552
2016 332 12 85 57 3 3 58 0 550
2017 312 18 80 47 1 3 57 0 518
2018 295 17 89 55 1 4 63 0 524
2019 299 19 86 65 0 5 67 0 541
2020 314 22 92 60 1 4 62 0 555
2021 265 27 93 62 1 2 63 0 513
2022 238 19 121 70 0 1 72 0 521
2023 249 24 146 78 2 1 55 0 555

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 Hilltop Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 475 21.0 22.6 0
1989 529 23.0 23.0 n/a
1990 526 25.0 21.0 0
1991 530 25.0 21.2 n/a
1992 562 24.9 22.5 n/a
1993 578 27.3 21.2 n/a
1994 564 25.8 21.9 n/a
1995 585 25.8 22.7 n/a
1996 585 25.8 22.7 n/a
1997 589 24.9 23.7 n/a
1998 539 25.2 21.4 n/a
1999 552 22.5 24.5 n/a
2000 502 23.7 21.2 n/a
2001 531 25.0 21.2 n/a
2002 539 27.2 19.8 19.7
2003 539 27.2 19.8 19.7
2004 522 24.0 21.8 19.9
2005 529 23.9 22.1 18.7
2006 481 24.8 19.4 19
2007 503 24.3 20.7 21.3
2008 534 25.8 20.7 19.8
2009 529 25.8 20.5 20.2
2010 547 24.3 22.5 20.3
2011 550 25.4 21.6 14.2
2012 571 25.9 21.9 25.2
2013 598 27.4 21.8 21.1
2014 538 n/a n/a 24.2
2015 552 28.0 19.7 15.9
2016 550 28.0 19.6 19.8
2017 518 27.0 19.1 16.6
2018 524 26.9 19.4 15.3
2019 541 30.1 17.9 17.7
2020 555 32.1 17.2 17.3
2021 513 32.0 16.0 16.2
2022 521 32.6 15.9 16.1
2023 555 33.9 16.3 17.7

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 Hilltop Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 475 21.0 22.6 0
1989 529 23.0 23.0 n/a
1990 526 25.0 21.0 0
1991 530 25.0 21.2 n/a
1992 562 24.9 22.5 n/a
1993 578 27.3 21.2 n/a
1994 564 25.8 21.9 n/a
1995 585 25.8 22.7 n/a
1996 585 25.8 22.7 n/a
1997 589 24.9 23.7 n/a
1998 539 25.2 21.4 n/a
1999 552 22.5 24.5 n/a
2000 502 23.7 21.2 n/a
2001 531 25.0 21.2 n/a
2002 539 27.2 19.8 19.7
2003 539 27.2 19.8 19.7
2004 522 24.0 21.8 19.9
2005 529 23.9 22.1 18.7
2006 481 24.8 19.4 19
2007 503 24.3 20.7 21.3
2008 534 25.8 20.7 19.8
2009 529 25.8 20.5 20.2
2010 547 24.3 22.5 20.3
2011 550 25.4 21.6 14.2
2012 571 25.9 21.9 25.2
2013 598 27.4 21.8 21.1
2014 538 n/a n/a 24.2
2015 552 28.0 19.7 15.9
2016 550 28.0 19.6 19.8
2017 518 27.0 19.1 16.6
2018 524 26.9 19.4 15.3
2019 541 30.1 17.9 17.7
2020 555 32.1 17.2 17.3
2021 513 32.0 16.0 16.2
2022 521 32.6 15.9 16.1
2023 555 33.9 16.3 17.7

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Hilltop Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201698.0%0.0%2.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%
201793.6%0.0%0.0%1.3%0.0%97.4%97.4%97.4%93.6%96.2%97.4%
201891.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.3%93.4%94.5%94.5%93.4%94.5%94.5%
201994.0%0.0%1.2%2.4%1.2%96.4%95.2%97.6%96.4%96.4%95.2%
202090.9%2.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%90.9%90.9%97.0%91.9%90.9%92.9%92.9%92.9%90.9%
2021100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202294.6%1.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%95.7%95.7%95.7%94.6%
202393.3%0.0%0.0%2.2%3.3%95.6%95.6%96.7%94.4%95.6%97.8%98.9%98.9%95.6%
202494.4%0.0%1.1%0.0%2.3%94.4%95.5%94.4%94.4%95.5%96.6%96.6%96.6%95.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201887.7%0.0%1.4%1.4%6.9%94.5%94.5%95.9%91.8%93.2%94.5%
201988.1%1.2%1.2%1.2%1.2%95.2%89.3%97.6%97.6%96.4%90.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.0%0.2%1.5%2.4%98.0%98.9%98.2%97.1%97.6%98.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hilltop Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $152 (1.1%) $14,108 (98.9%) $14,260
2020 $64 (0.6%) $10,005 (99.4%) $10,070
2021 $252 (1.6%) $15,202 (98.4%) $15,455
2022 $698 (4.1%) $16,138 (95.9%) $16,836

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hilltop Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 198th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 203rd of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hilltop Elementary)76.170.1
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)6054.9
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Hilltop Elementary)67.662.8
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Edmonds School District)6254.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hilltop Elementary)81.371.4
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)60.553.4
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Hilltop Elementary)73.867.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade Math (Edmonds School District)55.250
 5.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hilltop Elementary)73.262.2
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)6156.3
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Hilltop Elementary)6251.2
 10.8%
   5th Grade Math (Edmonds School District)48.343.5
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Hilltop Elementary)54.966.3
 11.3%
   5th Grade Science (Edmonds School District)5253.8
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hilltop Elementary)75.670.5
 5.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)65.957.7
 8.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Hilltop Elementary)78.164.5
 13.5%
   6th Grade Math (Edmonds School District)58.851.1
 7.8%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hilltop Elementary)76.668.1
 8.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)65.157.8
 7.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Hilltop Elementary)70.760.8
 9.9%
   All Grades Math (Edmonds School District)53.845.5
 8.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Hilltop Elementary)54.966.3
 11.3%
   All Grades Science (Edmonds School District)5453.8
 0.2%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students541555
 2.6%
African American1924
 26.3%
American Indian02
Asian86146
 69.8%
Hispanic6578
 20%
Pacific Islander51
 80%
White299249
 16.7%
Two or More Races6755
 17.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.7%17.7%
 0.1%

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Students at Hilltop Elementary are 45% White, 26% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 555 students attended Hilltop Elementary.

Hilltop Elementary ranks 207th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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