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#529 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 19% in state

Hillview EL Sch

Elementary School · Grove City Area Sd · Grove City, PA

A Grove City Area Sd elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

482 E Main Street Ext, Grove City, PA 16127

  • Math 66% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 66% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+14.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.2 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$20,181
Chronic Absenteeism18%

Students at Hillview EL Sch score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency66%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency66%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hillview EL Sch 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average658/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grove City), 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

$69,842

Median home value

$199,500

Median rent

$863/mo

College educated

36.8%

Homeownership

74.3%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grove City Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.2PK–120.9 mi189Compare →
Grove City Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.4PK–121.1 mi209Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Grove City Area Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$20,181NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hillview EL Sch is listed in Grove City Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hillview EL Sch

Hillview EL Sch is a public elementary school in Grove City, PA, part of Grove City Area Sd, serving approximately 772 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #529 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hillview EL Sch

What grades does Hillview EL Sch serve?

Hillview EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Hillview EL Sch?

Hillview EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 772 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillview EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Hillview EL Sch is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hillview EL Sch rank in PA?

Hillview EL Sch ranks #529 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Hillview EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Hillview EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillview EL Sch has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hillview EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Hillview EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Hillview EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillview EL Sch?

43.5% of students at Hillview EL Sch 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
772
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Mercer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.0%
Area population (ZIP 16127)
15,295
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
36.9
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 16127; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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