Hilltop Drive Elementary

Public K-6

 30 Murray St.
       Chula Vista, CA  91910-6020


(619) 422-8323

District: Chula Vista Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2082nd of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,193 Help


Students who attend Hilltop Drive Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hilltop Middle
High:    Hilltop Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.1 Help
Number of students:  509

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.1%
White:
7.3%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.5% Help


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Compare Details Hilltop Drive Elementary ranks better than 64.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 22nd among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Chula Vista Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.39. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.1%), White (7.3%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hilltop Drive Elementary is 22.1. 26 elementary schools in the Chula Vista Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hilltop Drive Elementary is $11,193, which is the 14th highest among 41 elementary schools in the Chula Vista Elementary School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hilltop Drive Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hilltop Drive Elementary 2082nd of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Hilltop Drive Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Chula Vista Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Chula Vista Elementary 537th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hilltop Drive Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hilltop Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.09 2256th 4809 53.1%
2005 48.38 2275th 4822 52.8%
2006 44.98 2442nd 4818 49.3%
2007 45.72 2582nd 5113 49.5%
2008 60.19 1845th 5113 63.9%
2009 76.49 1151st 5193 77.8%
2010 65.80 1683rd 5314 68.3%
2011 73.62 1321st 5377 75.4%
2012 71.87 1422nd 5390 73.6%
2013 80.30 1030th 5530 81.4%
2015 75.99 1280th 5611 77.2%
2016 80.37 1114th 5614 80.2%
2017 80.69 1102nd 5692 80.6%
2018 62.52 1939th 5662 65.8%
2019 55.66 2272nd 5789 60.8%
2022 63.05 1895th 5883 67.8%
2023 59.39 2075th 5848 64.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hilltop Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.17 538th 3246 83.4%
2019 56.65 944th 3275 71.2%
2022 42.91 1613th 3311 51.3%
2023 53.11 1044th 3240 67.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hilltop Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.12 772nd 2416 68.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hilltop Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.86 925th 5084 81.8%
2019 65.07 1451st 5173 72.0%
2022 80.34 746th 5264 85.8%
2023 64.18 1508th 5355 71.8%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Hilltop Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.08 1590th 5413 70.6%
2019 55.15 2221st 5492 59.6%
2022 64.84 1742nd 5635 69.1%
2023 57.82 2033rd 5595 63.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hilltop Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.91 1266th 2128 40.5%
2019 30.16 1788th 2585 30.8%
2022 52.87 746th 2227 66.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Hilltop Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.71 2083rd 5431 61.6%
2019 54.66 2217th 5510 59.8%
2022 58.91 2013th 5663 64.5%
2023 58.29 2023rd 5627 64.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hilltop Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.57 920th 4830 81.0%
2019 65.11 1403rd 4963 71.7%
2022 75.78 906th 5084 82.2%
2023 73.85 1001st 5079 80.3%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Open Quote I highly recommend Hilltop Drive Elementary School. I have a first grader at this school and have become a very involved parent. That has allowed me to get to know the staff and students. I feel fortunate to be at this school and feel that the Principal is taking this school in a great direction! The PTA and principal are focusing not just on $$ brought in but encouraging community building events. I believe this makes a happy and safe environment for our students and teachers. I feel confident as my child progresses through this school that I do not have to request a specific teacher ! We will be lucky to get any of the teachers on staff here as they are all wonderful !!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hilltop Drive Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 293 18 21 173 4 n/a n/a 0 509
1989 295 15 24 168 5 n/a n/a 0 507
1990 287 14 33 183 7 n/a n/a 0 524
1991 305 11 33 179 5 n/a n/a 0 533
1992 272 17 33 168 4 n/a n/a 0 494
1993 264 12 28 195 3 n/a n/a 0 502
1994 244 18 17 195 3 n/a n/a 0 477
1995 257 28 30 225 1 n/a n/a 0 541
1996 257 28 30 225 1 n/a n/a 0 541
1997 249 20 25 259 6 n/a n/a 0 559
1998 233 19 24 299 8 n/a n/a 0 583
1999 199 15 26 309 6 n/a n/a 0 555
2000 190 18 25 311 6 n/a n/a 0 550
2001 168 18 30 329 5 n/a n/a 0 550
2002 162 17 21 357 4 n/a n/a 0 561
2003 162 17 21 357 4 n/a n/a 0 561
2004 153 14 15 381 1 n/a n/a 0 564
2005 126 12 9 374 1 n/a n/a 30 552
2006 114 14 9 376 1 n/a n/a 24 538
2007 101 8 12 408 1 n/a n/a 20 550
2008 89 7 11 384 2 n/a n/a 0 493
2009 78 7 10 388 2 2 28 0 515
2010 242 7 14 253 2 3 5 0 526
2011 79 11 12 432 0 1 0 0 535
2012 77 14 10 467 1 0 0 0 569
2013 79 11 14 449 2 2 0 0 557
2014 63 12 13 474 1 0 9 0 572
2015 58 7 9 485 0 0 15 0 574
2016 56 10 9 473 0 0 15 0 563
2017 58 8 9 474 0 0 14 0 563
2018 57 8 9 474 0 0 17 0 565
2019 53 13 10 430 0 0 21 0 527
2020 46 8 10 436 0 0 25 0 525
2021 45 6 11 440 0 1 22 0 525
2022 41 5 13 424 0 1 24 0 508
2023 37 4 12 428 0 1 27 0 509

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hilltop Drive Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 509 20.1 25.3 n/a
1989 507 20.1 25.2 n/a
1990 524 21.6 24.2 n/a
1991 533 21.5 24.7 n/a
1992 494 21.8 22.6 22.7
1993 502 19.5 25.7 22.9
1994 477 19.6 24.3 25.2
1995 541 22.0 24.6 29.6
1996 541 22.0 24.6 29.6
1997 559 25.0 22.4 32.9
1998 583 28.0 20.8 34
1999 555 27.0 20.6 32.8
2000 550 27.0 20.4 36
2001 550 29.0 19.0 33.3
2002 561 26.0 21.6 39
2003 561 26.0 21.6 39
2004 564 26.5 21.3 41.7
2005 552 28.0 19.7 45.2
2006 538 28.0 19.2 39.9
2007 550 28.0 19.6 40.2
2008 493 31.0 15.9 45.2
2009 515 30.0 15.6 41.7
2010 526 27.5 19.1 51.3
2011 535 n/a n/a 54.6
2012 569 26.5 21.4 n/a
2013 557 26.0 21.4 62.1
2014 572 23.0 24.8 64.5
2015 574 24.0 23.9 65.9
2016 563 23.0 24.4 70.3
2017 563 23.0 24.4 66.3
2018 565 23.0 24.5 66.7
2019 527 23.0 22.9 71
2020 525 n/a n/a 76
2021 525 22.0 23.8 74.3
2022 508 23.0 22.0 69.1
2023 509 23.0 22.1 62.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hilltop Drive Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 509 20.1 25.3 n/a
1989 507 20.1 25.2 n/a
1990 524 21.6 24.2 n/a
1991 533 21.5 24.7 n/a
1992 494 21.8 22.6 22.7
1993 502 19.5 25.7 22.9
1994 477 19.6 24.3 25.2
1995 541 22.0 24.6 29.6
1996 541 22.0 24.6 29.6
1997 559 25.0 22.4 32.9
1998 583 28.0 20.8 34
1999 555 27.0 20.6 32.8
2000 550 27.0 20.4 36
2001 550 29.0 19.0 33.3
2002 561 26.0 21.6 39
2003 561 26.0 21.6 39
2004 564 26.5 21.3 41.7
2005 552 28.0 19.7 45.2
2006 538 28.0 19.2 39.9
2007 550 28.0 19.6 40.2
2008 493 31.0 15.9 45.2
2009 515 30.0 15.6 41.7
2010 526 27.5 19.1 51.3
2011 535 n/a n/a 54.6
2012 569 26.5 21.4 n/a
2013 557 26.0 21.4 62.1
2014 572 23.0 24.8 64.5
2015 574 24.0 23.9 65.9
2016 563 23.0 24.4 70.3
2017 563 23.0 24.4 66.3
2018 565 23.0 24.5 66.7
2019 527 23.0 22.9 71
2020 525 n/a n/a 76
2021 525 22.0 23.8 74.3
2022 508 23.0 22.0 69.1
2023 509 23.0 22.1 62.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Hilltop Drive Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201295.0%3.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%95.0%97.0%
201395.0%3.0%0.0%2.0%95.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201498.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%100.0%
201597.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201699.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201897.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201995.0%2.0%3.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%95.0%≥98.0%
202097.1%1.4%1.4%97.1%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hilltop Drive Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,193

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hilltop Drive Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2272nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2075th of 5848 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hilltop Drive Elementary)6251.9
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Chula Vista Elementary)63.249.7
 13.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hilltop Drive Elementary)5057
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chula Vista Elementary)61.449.8
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hilltop Drive Elementary)5933.3
 25.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Chula Vista Elementary)62.250.7
 11.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hilltop Drive Elementary)4126.4
 14.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chula Vista Elementary)54.448.2
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hilltop Drive Elementary)61.352
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Chula Vista Elementary)66.154.9
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hilltop Drive Elementary)46.129.5
 16.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chula Vista Elementary)44.637.9
 6.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Hilltop Drive Elementary)34.242.3
 8.1%
   5th Grade Science (Chula Vista Elementary)3835
 3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hilltop Drive Elementary)45.757.3
 11.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Chula Vista Elementary)64.158.4
 5.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hilltop Drive Elementary)22.842.7
 19.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chula Vista Elementary)49.744.2
 5.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students527509
 3.4%
African American134
 69.2%
American Indian00
Asian1012
 20%
Hispanic430428
 0.5%
Pacific Islander01
White5337
 30.2%
Two or More Races2127
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71%62.5%
 8.5%


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Students who attend Hilltop Drive Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hilltop Middle
High : Hilltop Senior High

Students at Hilltop Drive Elementary are 84% Hispanic, 7% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 509 students attended Hilltop Drive Elementary.

Hilltop Drive Elementary ranks 2082nd of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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