Hillside Elementary School

Hillside Elementary School serves 636 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Farmington Hills, Michigan. With 39 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a comfortable 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for meaningful individual attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.8 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #391 out of 3,204 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 88th percentile.

Students achieve solid results across core subjects, with 57% scoring proficient or above in both English Language Arts and mathematics. This academic strength reflects the school's 8.5 out of 10 academic score. Hillside Elementary draws from an affluent and highly educated community where 65% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The surrounding 48335 ZIP code features a median household income of $95,109 and median home values of $349,300, with a low poverty rate of just 4.9%. This economic stability, combined with high educational attainment among families, creates a supportive environment for student learning. The school operates as a regular public elementary institution within the small city setting of Farmington Hills, serving a community of nearly 24,000 residents who prioritize educational excellence and community engagement.