Serving 151 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1078 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
51%
13%
Black
9%
7%
White
35%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Hills Elementary School is ranked #1078 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Hills Elementary School?
151 students attend Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hills Elementary School?
Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hills Elementary School offer ?
Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hills Elementary School part of?
Hills Elementary School is part of Iowa City Comm School District.
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