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#1315 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 41% in state
Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · Troy School District · Troy, MI
A Troy School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4600 FORSYTH DR, Troy, MI 48085
- Math 56% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 61% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hill Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 59% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where 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. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Troy), 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
$144,146
Median home value
$395,300
Median rent
$2,213/mo
College educated
59%
Homeownership
91.8%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48085; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuchard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 624 | Compare → |
| Wass Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Barnard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Costello Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 406 | 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.
Troy School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #18 of 21
- District spending per student
- $16,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hill Elementary School is listed in Troy School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hill Elementary School
Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Troy, MI, part of Troy School District, serving approximately 344 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,315 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hill Elementary School
What grades does Hill Elementary School serve?
Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hill Elementary School?
Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at 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 Hill Elementary School rank in MI?
Hill Elementary School ranks #1,315 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hill Elementary School 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 Hill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hill Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hill Elementary School?
18.6% of students at 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (248) 823-3500
- Area population (ZIP 48085)
- 27,371
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 · 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.
- 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 48085; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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