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Hill Elementary School

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Hill Elementary School ranks 255 th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

255^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 83% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Hill Elementary School is a public school in Troy, MI, serving 363 students in grades PK–5 as part of the highly regarded Troy School District, which ranks in the 94th percentile statewide.

Hill Elementary stands out for its exceptional support of students who often face the biggest challenges. The school ranks in the 98th percentile statewide for its effectiveness with low-income students and in the 96th percentile for special education students—results that surpass many higher-ranked neighboring schools. For example, while Wass Elementary School and Costello Elementary School post higher overall test scores, Hill actually outperforms them when it comes to closing achievement gaps for disadvantaged learners. The school also invests more per student ($18,270) than those peers and maintains a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.9, which likely funds the targeted interventions driving these results. Additionally, Hill has made a dramatic turnaround in attendance, cutting chronic absenteeism from 23.3% in 2021–2022 to just 7.3% in 2024–2025—the lowest rate among nearby schools and far better than the district average of 13.0%.

However, Hill is not without its academic weak spots. Fifth-grade social studies proficiency has been consistently below district averages—just 22% in 2025–2026 compared to the district's 44.2%, and well behind peers like Wass (50%) and Costello (57.1%). The school also shows notable grade-level volatility: one year's third-grade class may excel in reading while the next year's fourth-grade class falls well below district averages. This suggests that while Hill is exceptionally effective at lifting up subgroups, it can struggle to maintain consistent, high-level instruction across all subjects and cohorts. Overall, Hill is a solid, above-average school that prioritizes equity—a valuable option for parents seeking a school that ensures every child, regardless of background, gets strong support.

363

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,270

Per pupil spending ?

12.7%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

90.6%

Kindergartners complete for all required vaccines (2025-26)

Exemptions: 5.7% (any vaccine)

4600 Forsyth Dr
Troy, MI 48085-3794

(248) 823-3500

District: Troy School District

Students who attend Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Larson Middle School
High:	Athens High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.7%

Asian:

24.0%

Two or more races:

8.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 78th percentile in 2016 → 83rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (59% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Michigan elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Near the bottom of Troy School District's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg64%

Michigan avg38%

255^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 22% (2016) to top 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 12Elementary Schools in the Troy School District

36^th of 625Troy School District among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	80.6	255 of 1492	82.9%	★★★★☆
2025	81.9	247 of 1488	83.4%	★★★★☆
2024	78.2	280 of 1486	81.2%	★★★★☆
2023	73.9	337 of 1470	77.1%	★★★★☆
2022	70.7	332 of 1344	75.3%	★★★★☆
2021	60.9	384 of 1153	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	82.6	185 of 1408	86.9%	★★★★☆
2018	78.1	302 of 1448	79.1%	★★★★☆
2017	78.8	231 of 1466	84.2%	★★★★☆
2016	74.6	338 of 1548	78.2%	★★★★☆
2015	91.6	82 of 1580	94.8%	★★★★★
2014	93.5	39 of 1533	97.5%	★★★★★
2013	91.5	60 of 1563	96.2%	★★★★★
2012	93.9	33 of 1566	97.9%	★★★★★
2011	84.9	49 of 1552	96.8%	★★★★★
2010	80.9	117 of 1552	92.5%	★★★★★
2009	87.3	34 of 1589	97.9%	★★★★★
2008	85.3	60 of 1577	96.2%	★★★★★
2007	83.3	113 of 1565	92.8%	★★★★★
2006	82.0	133 of 1545	91.4%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	53.6	52 of 100	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	54.5	52 of 95	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.3	54 of 97	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	61.3	41 of 84	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.3	46 of 101	54.5%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	79.6	28 of 184	84.8%	★★★★☆
2023	86.6	16 of 180	91.1%	★★★★★
2018	70.3	64 of 270	76.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	72.0	297 of 1343	77.9%	★★★★☆
2025	70.5	328 of 1338	75.5%	★★★★☆
2024	73.0	276 of 1342	79.4%	★★★★☆
2023	64.6	392 of 1321	70.3%	★★★★☆
2022	71.4	245 of 1106	77.8%	★★★★☆
2021	67.6	224 of 902	75.2%	★★★★☆
2019	80.3	159 of 1171	86.4%	★★★★☆
2018	73.2	359 of 1443	75.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	96.4	23 of 1352	98.3%	★★★★★
2025	95.2	25 of 1346	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	95.7	21 of 1381	98.5%	★★★★★
2023	72.0	250 of 1350	81.5%	★★★★☆
2018	58.9	543 of 1397	61.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	79.5	236 of 1372	82.8%	★★★★☆
2025	81.8	206 of 1366	84.9%	★★★★☆
2024	70.2	355 of 1347	73.6%	★★★★☆
2023	77.2	257 of 1334	80.7%	★★★★☆
2022	77.5	206 of 1139	81.9%	★★★★☆
2021	63.9	277 of 915	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	73.3	274 of 1196	77.1%	★★★★☆
2018	78.6	271 of 1446	81.3%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	87.7	11 of 252	95.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	66.6	360 of 1199	70.0%	★★★★☆
2025	69.9	331 of 1206	72.6%	★★★★☆
2024	66.8	360 of 1204	70.1%	★★★★☆
2023	59.9	440 of 1198	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.8	361 of 1102	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.7	474 of 1005	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.7	213 of 1128	81.1%	★★★★☆
2018	60.6	469 of 1253	62.6%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)98th percentile+15 vs school

Special Education (2025)96th percentile+12 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)85th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2026)83rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)78th percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)70th percentile-13 vs school

Asian (2026)48th percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Math68%+30 vs state

English Language Arts61%+20 vs state

Science58%+18 vs state

Social Studies22%-6 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, November 18, 2023

Love love love this school. My children have overcome learning obstacles and soared in areas of Math, Reading and Science. The principal Mrs. Pawlus is "Top Tier". Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, September 6, 2019

Hill is a wonderful school with a cool new Principle. She's very hands on and involved. The teachers and staff are awesome and really care. I love this school! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Hill is an amazing small elementary school in Troy. The teachers are fantastic and the educational environment is top-notch. We are so blessed to be part of the Hill community. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, August 9, 2015

Hill is the best kept secret in the Troy School District. Outstanding staff! Academically, my children are challenged and surrounded with an inspiring and dedicated group of teachers. The parent community is involved, friendly, and completely supportive of the school. I couldn't ask for a better school or environment for my children. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				M-Step English Language Arts (2026)				M-Step Math (2026)				M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (2026)	Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners complete for all required vaccines	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4600 Forsyth Dr	Troy	48085	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-3500	363	26	13.9	12.7%	195 (53.7%)	23 (6.3%)	26 (7.2%)	87 (24.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.8%)	80.6	255^th of 1492 public elementary schools	82.9%		81.9	247^th of 1488 public elementary schools	83.4%	8	71.7	47.8	67.8		79.2	59.7	67.8		57.6	22.0	90.6%	5.7%	$18,270	$411	$17,859
Wass Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2340 Willard Dr	Troy	48085	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-3900	413	24	17.1	8.5%	225 (54.5%)	8 (1.9%)	24 (5.8%)	130 (31.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.3%)	93	86^th of 1492 public elementary schools	94.2%		95.2	49^th of 1488 public elementary schools	96.7%	37	70.5	74.6	66.7		77.0	66.7	64.3		61.4	50.0	92.6%	7.4%	$15,185	$389	$14,796
Schuchard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2900 Holly Dr	Sterling Heights	48310	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 797-6200	602	35	17.4	86.0%	472 (78.4%)	21 (3.5%)	5 (0.8%)	84 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.3%)	46	761^st of 1492 public elementary schools	49.0%		44.4	803^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	46.0%	42	29.9	32.6	46.2	29.1	49.5	35.8	32.1	31.4	39.7	25.6	88.4%	9.3%	$15,622	$1,195	$14,427
Barnard Elementary School	Public	K-5	3601 Forge Dr	Troy	48083	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-4300	400	25	15.7	17.8%	186 (46.5%)	23 (5.8%)	25 (6.3%)	142 (35.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.0%)	90.5	125^th of 1492 public elementary schools	91.6%		90.8	108^th of 1488 public elementary schools	92.7%	17	53.9	80.0	69.0		74.0	85.2	54.8		64.4	43.8	89.4%	10.6%	$17,343	$644	$16,700
Costello Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1333 Hamman Dr	Troy	48085	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-3700	395	24	16.4	10.4%	217 (54.9%)	7 (1.8%)	25 (6.3%)	121 (30.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.8%)	95.8	42^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	97.2%		94.3	63^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	95.8%	21	64.7	70.6	75.3		75.0	77.6	70.1		74.0	57.1	94.1%	3.9%	$15,647	$409	$15,238
Holden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	37565 Calka Dr	Sterling Heights	48310	Macomb County	Warren Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 825-2670	341	25	13.8	83.3%	227 (66.6%)	46 (13.5%)	9 (2.6%)	49 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.6%)	26.1	1070^th of 1492 public elementary schools	28.3%		36	920^th of 1488 public elementary schools	38.2%	150	28.8	28.8	28.1		38.5	23.1	20.3		28.1	12.5	93.3%	2.2%	$22,249	$1,394	$20,855
Noor International Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	37412 Dequindre Rd	Sterling Heights	48310	Macomb County	Noor International Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(586) 365-5000	186	11	16.7	59.7%	89 (47.8%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	86.7	176^th of 1492 public elementary schools	88.2%		74.6	344^th of 1488 public elementary schools	76.9%	168	61.3	71.4	1519.6	60.0	61.3	42.9	68.8	60.0	75.0	62.5	96.7%	3.3%	$12,808	$1,343	$11,466
Burr Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	41460 Ryan Rd	Sterling Heights	48314	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 797-4100	490	31	15.9	81.0%	366 (74.7%)	49 (10.0%)	25 (5.1%)	22 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.7%)	25.5	1078^th of 1492 public elementary schools	27.7%		28.7	1033^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	30.6%	45	28.6	17.5	29.1	24.7	44.2	21.1	16.1	21.0	23.2	12.5	81.8%	11.7%	$15,842	$1,069	$14,773
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	37555 Carol Dr	Sterling Heights	48310	Macomb County	Warren Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 825-2680	408	26	15.6	79.7%	240 (58.8%)	56 (13.7%)	7 (1.7%)	92 (22.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	48.6	719^th of 1492 public elementary schools	51.8%		56.9	610^th of 1488 public elementary schools	59.0%	109	35.7	38.6	39.5		44.3	42.1	39.5		31.6	27.6	87.5%	8.3%	$18,378	$1,453	$16,926
Troy Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1340 E Square Lake Rd	Troy	48085	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 823-3100	395	27	14.6	22.8%	188 (47.6%)	33 (8.4%)	25 (6.3%)	125 (31.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.6%)	72.1	377^th of 1492 public elementary schools	74.7%		73.6	360^th of 1488 public elementary schools	75.8%	17	59.3	62.9	54.4		74.6	56.5	36.8		36.8	30.9	98.1%	0%	$17,584	$397	$17,187

Frequently Asked Questions about Hill Elementary School

How many students attend Hill Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 363 students attended Hill Elementary School.

What district is Hill Elementary School in?

Troy School District

What is the racial makeup of Hill Elementary School?

Students at Hill Elementary School are 54% White, 24% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 6% African American.

What schools do graduates of Hill Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Larson Middle School
High : Athens High School

Is Hill Elementary School a good school?

Hill Elementary School ranks 255^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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