Academics
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Students at Hilltop Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hilltop 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. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,372/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elgin), 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
$80,305
Median home value
$227,000
Median rent
$1,250/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60120; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Trails Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Lords Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 679 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Centennial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | Not available | 533 | 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.
Sd U-46
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #22 of 51
- District spending per student
- $19,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hilltop Elementary School is listed in SD U-46; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hilltop Elementary School
Hilltop Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elgin, IL, part of Sd U-46, serving approximately 498 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,672 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hilltop Elementary School
What grades does Hilltop Elementary School serve?
Hilltop Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hilltop Elementary School rank in IL?
Hilltop Elementary School ranks #2,672 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Hilltop Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hilltop Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Hilltop Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hilltop Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hilltop Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hilltop Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hilltop Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hilltop Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hilltop Elementary School?
41.8% of students at Hilltop 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 498
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (847) 289-6655
- Area population (ZIP 60120)
- 50,774
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 60120; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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