Hills Elementary School

Hills Elementary School is a regular public elementary school nestled in the rural community of Hills, Iowa. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, the school has an enrollment of 151 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1 with twelve full-time equivalent teachers. Located near the town's main street at PO Box 218 and 301 Main St, Hills Elementary provides a warm and supportive environment for young learners.

The school’s academic performance is currently in need of improvement, as indicated by its MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and state ranking of #981 out of 1288 schools in Iowa. While the reading proficiency rate stands at 50% and math proficiency rate at 54%, there is clear room for academic growth to better support all students' learning needs. Hills Elementary School sits in a rural setting, offering a close-knit community atmosphere where teachers, parents, and students work together to foster a nurturing educational environment.

With an enrollment of 151 students, Hills Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Hills Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.