Below Average
#1042 of 1,280 schools in IA
North Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · Burlington Comm School District · Burlington, IA
A Burlington Comm School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
825 N. 9th St., Burlington, IA 52601
- Math 65% vs IA 76% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Hill Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Hill Elementary School 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,261/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burlington), 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
$57,123
Median home value
$125,500
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52601; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–4 | 1.2 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| James Wilson Grimes SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Burlington Notre DamePrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Black Hawk Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–4 | 2.7 mi | 290 | 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.
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.
Burlington Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Hill Elementary School is listed in Burlington Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Hill Elementary School
North Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Burlington, IA, part of Burlington Comm School District, serving approximately 237 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,042 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Hill Elementary School
What grades does North Hill Elementary School serve?
North Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend North Hill Elementary School?
North Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Hill Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Hill Elementary School rank in IA?
North Hill Elementary School ranks #1,042 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is North Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 North Hill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Hill Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, North Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, North Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Hill Elementary School?
62.9% of students at North Hill Elementary School 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Des Moines County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (319) 753-6363
- Area population (ZIP 52601)
- 27,465
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. 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 52601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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