Excellent
#20 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 1% in state
Hilton Elementary School
Elementary School · Zillah School District · Zillah, WA
A Zillah School District elementary school where students score 44 points above what's typical for similar communities.
211 Fourth Avenue, Zillah, WA 98953
- Math 82% proficient (2019)
- Reading 67% proficient (2019)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hilton Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2016, reaching 75% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hilton Elementary School 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated837/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Zillah), 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
$82,689
Median home value
$362,800
Median rent
$1,160/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98953; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Worship Center AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–10 | 0.4 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Valley View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Garfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 344 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Zillah School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,489NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hilton Elementary School is listed in Zillah School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hilton Elementary School
Hilton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Zillah, WA, part of Zillah School District, serving approximately 317 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hilton Elementary School
What grades does Hilton Elementary School serve?
Hilton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Hilton Elementary School?
Hilton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilton Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hilton Elementary School rank in WA?
Hilton Elementary School ranks #20 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Hilton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hilton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Hilton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hilton Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Hilton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hilton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hilton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hilton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hilton Elementary School?
73.8% of students at Hilton 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Yakima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.4%
- Phone
- (509) 829-5400
- Area population (ZIP 98953)
- 6,815
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 98953; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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