Hillside School District 93

Hillside School District 93 consists of a single school, Hillside Elementary School, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade in Hillside, Illinois. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with fluctuating statewide rankings and proficiency rates that are generally lower than the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Hillside Elementary School's statewide ranking has ranged from 1259 out of 2067 Illinois elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 1360 out of 2056 in 2024-2025, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects are often below the state averages, though there are some exceptions, such as the 7th-grade ELA proficiency rate of 63% in 2024-2025, which was higher than the state's 54.5%. The school's science proficiency rates for 5th and 8th grades are also lower than the state averages, at 21.6% and 26.7%, respectively, compared to the state's 40.6% and 45.4%.

Despite the higher per-student spending of $25,028 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.6 at Hillside Elementary School, the school's academic performance suggests that simply allocating more resources may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 66.59% in 2023-2024, indicates that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the inconsistent academic performance across grade levels and subject areas. Targeted interventions and support tailored to the specific learning needs of students at Hillside Elementary School may be necessary to address these challenges and improve overall student achievement.