Excellent
#1177 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 12% in state
Hillside Elementary
Elementary School · Chawanakee Unified · North Fork, CA
A Chawanakee Unified elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 400, North Fork, CA 93643
- Math 37% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillside Elementary score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 41% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hillside Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated839/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,612
Median home value
$339,300
Median rent
$1,293/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–6 | 3.9 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Chawanakee Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | Not available | 173 | Compare → |
| North Fork ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–8 | Not available | 208 | Compare → |
| Spring Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–8 | Not available | 254 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Chawanakee Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillside Elementary is listed in Chawanakee Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillside Elementary
Hillside Elementary is a public elementary school in North Fork, CA, part of Chawanakee Unified, serving approximately 258 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,177 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillside Elementary
What grades does Hillside Elementary serve?
Hillside Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Hillside Elementary?
Hillside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillside Elementary rank in CA?
Hillside Elementary ranks #1,177 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hillside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hillside Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillside Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Hillside Elementary a charter school?
No, Hillside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillside Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hillside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillside Elementary?
31.0% of students at Hillside Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Madera County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (559) 822-4141
- Area population (ZIP 93643)
- 2,778
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 61
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93643; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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