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#2226 of 3,192 schools in MI

Hillside Learning Center

School · Allegan Area Educational Service Agency · Allegan, MI

An Allegan Area Educational Service Agency school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

212 GROVE ST, Allegan, MI 49010

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2021)
  • 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.1:1
District spending per student$260,242
Chronic Absenteeism37.1%

Students at Hillside Learning Center score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 30 points since 2018, to 20% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hillside Learning Center 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average661/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Allegan), 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

$72,361

Median home value

$204,200

Median rent

$1,061/mo

College educated

18.1%

Homeownership

85.2%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Allegan Area Educational Service Agency

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$260,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Hillside Learning Center is listed in Allegan Area Educational Service Agency; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hillside Learning Center

Hillside Learning Center is a public school in Allegan, MI, part of Allegan Area Educational Service Agency, serving approximately 97 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,226 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hillside Learning Center

What grades does Hillside Learning Center serve?

Hillside Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Hillside Learning Center?

Hillside Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Learning Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Learning Center is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hillside Learning Center rank in MI?

Hillside Learning Center ranks #2,226 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Hillside Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Hillside Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Hillside Learning Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillside Learning Center has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Hillside Learning Center a charter school?

No, Hillside Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hillside Learning Center a Title I school?

No, Hillside Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillside Learning Center?

59.8% of students at Hillside Learning Center 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 – 12th
Enrollment
97
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
special_ed
Setting
Distant Town
County
Allegan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.1%
Area population (ZIP 49010)
18,394
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
39.5
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 · 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.
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 49010; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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