Below Average
#7609 of 9,539 schools in CA
Hillside Elementary
Elementary School · San Lorenzo Unified
15980 Marcella St., San Leandro, CA 94578
Enrollment
376
Student-Teacher
26.9:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
376
Student-Teacher
26.9:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,609 of 9,539
In San Leandro
#15 of 17
public schools
In district
#12 of 16
San Lorenzo Unified
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About Hillside Elementary
Hillside Elementary is a public elementary school in San Leandro, CA, part of San Lorenzo Unified. Hillside Elementary serves approximately 376 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 26.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Hillside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,609 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Hillside Elementary show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 4.8
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Hillside Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Hillside Elementary runs 26.9:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
50% of students at Hillside Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Hillside Elementary — Students at Hillside Elementary score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.7/10.
How Hillside Elementary Compares
See how Hillside Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
15980 Marcella St., San Leandro, CA 94578
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hillside Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST JOHN CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby San Lorenzo), which scores notably higher. Another option is Stanton Elementary (rated 5.7/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Castro Valley), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, MISSION HILLS SCHOOL (rated 5.1/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Castro Valley), with a very similar rating. For more schools in San Leandro, see our San Leandro schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94578 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$89,149
Median Home Value
$793,500
Median Rent
$2,077/mo
Population
41,567
College Educated
25.4%
Homeownership
41.2%
Avg Commute
32.6 min
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Median Age
37.7
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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 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary is 26.9:1. 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 #7,609 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hillside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 20% 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?
90.2% 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (510) 317-5300
Resources & Links
District
San Lorenzo Unified- District Enrollment
- 8,123
- Schools in District
- 17
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,124
- District Rank
- #12 of 16
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