Hills Elementary School vs Alexander Elementary
Alexander Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.8/10 compared to 5.9/10. Alexander Elementary is significantly larger with 363 students, about 2.4× the size of Hills Elementary School (151). In math proficiency, Hills Elementary School leads at 62.0%.
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Hills Elementary School
Hills, IA
5.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th
151 students
Alexander Elementary
Iowa City, IA
7.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th
363 students
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| Metric | Hills Elementary School | Alexander Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.9 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.9 | 3.7 |
| Growth Score | 5.2 | 9.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.8% | 70.5% |
| Environment Score | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| State Rank | #791 of 1,284 | #281 of 1,284 |
| State Percentile | 39th | 78th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Hills Elementary School | Alexander Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 62.0% | 46.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 57.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Hills (52235) | Iowa City (52240) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,875 | $55,189 |
| Median Home Value | $217,800 | $241,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,179 | $1,065 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 24.2% | 46.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | 26.2% |
| Avg Commute | — | 17 min |