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#4125 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 43% in state

Hillside Elementary

Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA

A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

120 East Avenue 35, Los Angeles, CA 90031

  • Math 35% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-11.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.8 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism37.6%

Students at Hillside Elementary score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2018, reaching 34% in 2024.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
39%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

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. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 72Very Walkable
  • Transit 67Good Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,223/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,119

Median home value

$758,500

Median rent

$1,487/mo

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

31.4%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Loreto Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3K–50.2 mi258Compare →
Los Angeles Leadership Primary AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–50.5 mi262Compare →
Divine Saviour SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privateK–80.6 mi51Compare →
Glen Alta ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.1K–80.7 mi116Compare →

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Los Angeles Unified

Schools in district
785
Rank in district
#434 of 769
District spending per student
$22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hillside Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hillside Elementary

Hillside Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 101 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,125 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hillside Elementary

What grades does Hillside Elementary serve?

Hillside Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Hillside Elementary?

Hillside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary is 14.4:1. 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 #4,125 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Hillside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hillside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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?

91.1% 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 – 5th
Enrollment
101
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.6%
Area population (ZIP 90031)
36,881
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
38.6
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 90031; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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