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#1220 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 26% in state

Hillview Elementary School

Elementary School · LANCASTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

11 PLEASANTVIEW DR, Lancaster, NY 14086

Enrollment

454

Student-Teacher

13.4:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 3rd

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#1,220 of 4,742

In Lancaster

#2 of 6

public schools

In district

#2 of 7

LANCASTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Academic growth

7.7 / 10

Very Good

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Hillview Elementary School

7.5/10

Elementary School in Lancaster · grades Kindergarten – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Hillview Elementary School

Hillview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lancaster, NY, part of LANCASTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Hillview Elementary School serves approximately 454 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-3rd, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Hillview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,220 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Hillview Elementary School show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.7 pts above district
  • This school 7.5 · Very Good
  • District avg 6.8
  • NY avg 5.9

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+8.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.9 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,484
Chronic Absenteeism8.6%

Hillview Elementary School — Students at Hillview Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

17.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 70.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
53.5% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 65.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
60.9% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 30 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
97.5%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
64.5%
ELA
54.5%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
57%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.7/10.

How Hillview Elementary School Compares

See how Hillview Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.5/10
74th percentile in NY
Academic
7.4/10
Very Good
Growth
7.7/10
Very Good
Environment
7.0/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
17%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
34 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
8.6%

Location

11 PLEASANTVIEW DR, Lancaster, NY 14086

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Hillview Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HARRIS HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Williamsville), which scores slightly higher. Another option is SHERIDAN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Williamsville), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, JOHN A SCIOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Depew), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Lancaster, see our Lancaster schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
JOHN A SCIOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Depew 0.8 mi 6.9
CHESTERTON ACADEMY OF BUFFALO Bowmansville 0.9 mi
OUR LADY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL Depew 1.3 mi 6.3
LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL Lancaster 1.3 mi 8.5
HARRIS HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Williamsville 2.2 mi 8.2
DEPEW HIGH SCHOOL Depew 2.5 mi 8.2
ST MARYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lancaster 2.3 mi 5.1
DEPEW MIDDLE SCHOOL Depew 2.6 mi 5.2
BUFFALO SUBURBAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lancaster 2.0 mi
NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY SCHOOL Williamsville 2.5 mi 5.4
GATEWAY-LONGVIEW LYNDE SCHOOL Williamsville 2.6 mi 8.8
CAYUGA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Depew 2.7 mi 3.5
LANCASTER MIDDLE SCHOOL Lancaster 2.8 mi 5.0
COMO PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lancaster 3.0 mi 6.4
SHERIDAN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Williamsville 3.0 mi 8.1
COURT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lancaster 2.8 mi 6.3
WILLIAMSVILLE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL Williamsville 2.9 mi 8.1
MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL Cheektowaga 2.7 mi 5.4
CHRISTIAN CENTRAL ACADEMY Williamsville 3.0 mi 7.8
MARYVALE MIDDLE SCHOOL Cheektowaga 2.8 mi 5.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 14086 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$95,949

Median Home Value

$263,600

Median Rent

$983/mo

Population

35,659

College Educated

39.3%

Homeownership

83.5%

Avg Commute

20.6 min

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Median Age

46

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School Rating
ANDREW MULLER PRIMARY SCHOOL Miller Place, NY 7.5
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BOGHT HILLS SCHOOL Cohoes, NY 7.5
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY 7.5
DUDLEY SCHOOL Fairport, NY 7.5
ELBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elbridge, NY 7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hillview Elementary School

What grades does Hillview Elementary School serve?

Hillview Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend Hillview Elementary School?

Hillview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillview Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hillview Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hillview Elementary School rank in NY?

Hillview Elementary School ranks #1,220 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Hillview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hillview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Hillview Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillview Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hillview Elementary School a charter school?

No, Hillview Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hillview Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Hillview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillview Elementary School?

17.2% of students at Hillview 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
52 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
40 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
454
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.2%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Erie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.6%

District

LANCASTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Enrollment
5,412
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,484
District Rank
#2 of 7

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