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#1353 of 1,992 schools in MN
Hillside Elementary
Elementary School · South Washington County Schools · Cottage Grove, MN
A South Washington County Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8177 HILLSIDE TR S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillside Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 54% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hillside Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated721/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cottage Grove), 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
$121,295
Median home value
$358,800
Median rent
$1,653/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special EdEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK | 0.6 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Crestview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Pine Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 521 | 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.
South Washington County Schools
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #16 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillside Elementary is listed in South Washington County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillside Elementary
Hillside Elementary is a public elementary school in Cottage Grove, MN, part of South Washington County Schools, serving approximately 424 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,353 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillside Elementary
What grades does Hillside Elementary serve?
Hillside Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hillside Elementary?
Hillside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillside Elementary rank in MN?
Hillside Elementary ranks #1,353 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Hillside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillside Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hillside Elementary a charter school?
No, Hillside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillside Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hillside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillside Elementary?
36.1% of students at Hillside Elementary 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
- 424
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (651) 425-4001
- Area population (ZIP 55016)
- 39,925
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 55016; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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