Summary:
Zip code 32046, serving the Hilliard area in Florida, is home to a single elementary school, Hilliard Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 5 and is part of the highly-rated Nassau County School District, ranked 3rd out of 70 districts in the state.
Hilliard Elementary School stands out as a top-performing school, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 12% of all elementary schools in Florida (260 out of 2,240). The school consistently outperforms both district and state averages in core subjects. For the 2025-2026 school year, English Language Arts proficiency rates ranged from 73% to 82% across grades 3-5, significantly above the state average of 60-61%. Math is a particular strength, with all three grade levels scoring between 82% and 83% proficiency, compared to state averages of 62-66%. Fifth-grade science scores also shine at 73%, well above the state average of 60%. The school achieves these results with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1 and spending of $13,726 per student.
A key area for improvement is chronic absenteeism, which stands at 30.4% for the 2023-2024 school year. While this is slightly better than the state average of 31.4% and notably better than the district average of 36.0%, it remains a concern for a school with otherwise excellent academic metrics. The school also demonstrates strong year-over-year improvement in English Language Arts, with proficiency increasing in 3rd and 4th grades from the previous year. With 53.57% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, Hilliard Elementary School effectively supports a diverse student body while maintaining high academic standards.
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