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Hill Elementary School

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Hill Elementary School ranks 247 th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

247^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 83% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Troy, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 344 students. The school is part of the Troy School District, which is ranked 43 out of 613 districts in Michigan and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Hill Elementary School is a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Michigan elementary schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on the M-Step assessments is generally higher than the state average, particularly in math and science. In the 2024-2025 school year, Hill Elementary's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students outperformed the state average in both English Language Arts and Math by a significant margin. The school also performs exceptionally well in serving specific student subgroups, such as English Language Learners, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 25 out of 1,346 Michigan elementary schools for its performance with low socioeconomic status students and in the top 11 out of 252 schools for its performance with special education students.

Compared to nearby schools, Hill Elementary School performs well within the Troy School District, outperforming schools like Troy Union Elementary and Wass Elementary. When comparing Hill Elementary to schools outside the Troy School District, such as those in the Warren Consolidated Schools and Utica Community Schools districts, Hill Elementary significantly outperforms these schools on academic measures. This success may be attributed to the school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

363

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,915

Per pupil spending ?

12.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

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: Rebounding — 67th percentile in 2021 → 83rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (58% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Michigan elementary schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 83rd (2025) from a 67th-percentile low (2021)

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 (2024-2025) ?

This school58%

District avg65%

Michigan avg39%

247^th of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 17%▼ down 11 pts since 2015

From top 5% (2015) to top 17% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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

43^rd of 613Troy 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 (2025)98th percentile+15 vs school

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

Male (2025)85th percentile~ school

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

Female (2025)75th percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)73rd percentile-11 vs school

Asian (2025)45th percentile-38 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Math66%+28 vs state

English Language Arts56%+14 vs state

Science50%+10 vs state

Social Studies43%+14 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

Schools Near Hill Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				M-Step English Language Arts (2025)				M-Step Math (2025)				M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	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%)	81.9	247^th of 1488 public elementary schools	83.4%		78.2	280^th of 1486 public elementary schools	81.2%	33	46.9	55.0	67.8		66.2	65.0	68.3		50.0	43.3	$17,915	$847	$17,068
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%)	95.2	49^th of 1488 public elementary schools	96.7%		95.6	40^th of 1486 public elementary schools	97.3%	9	75.7	79.7	74.2		69.3	76.8	74.2		66.7	56.1	$13,902	$728	$13,174
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%)	44.4	803^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	46.0%		43.8	789^th of 1486 public elementary schools	46.9%	14	31.6	50.0	37.8	35.1	50.5	41.3	25.6	33.0	27.0	19.1	$15,321	$2,459	$12,862
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%)	90.8	108^th of 1488 public elementary schools	92.7%		83.4	214^th of 1486 public elementary schools	85.6%	106	71.0	63.9	66.2		84.1	67.6	59.4		63.8	47.8	$16,710	$786	$15,924
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%)	94.3	63^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	95.8%		92.5	73^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	95.1%	10	76.2	76.4	70.7		84.4	69.4	68.4		64.5	52.6	$15,451	$910	$14,541
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%)	36	920^th of 1488 public elementary schools	38.2%		35.4	929^th of 1486 public elementary schools	37.5%	9	21.3	44.8	37.7		23.4	36.2	28.3		30.6	25.0	$20,666	$2,098	$18,569
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%)	74.6	344^th of 1488 public elementary schools	76.9%		77	302^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	79.7%	42	58.6	47.8	64.7		58.6	30.4	47.1		64.7	52.9	$11,346	$1,214	$10,132
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%)	28.7	1033^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	30.6%		28	1053^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	29.1%	20	26.3	31.4	30.7	31.9	36.7	15.7	16.0	20.3	25.3	26.7	$15,660	$2,175	$13,484
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%)	56.9	610^th of 1488 public elementary schools	59.0%		36.7	909^th of 1486 public elementary schools	38.8%	299	36.1	30.6	51.3		48.4	41.1	48.1		29.9	51.3	$18,522	$1,868	$16,654
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%)	73.6	360^th of 1488 public elementary schools	75.8%		61.2	533^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	64.1%	173	65.6	54.5	52.9		77.4	47.8	45.1		40.8	39.4	$16,734	$1,038	$15,696

Frequently Asked Questions about 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

How many students attend Hill Elementary School?

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

Is Hill Elementary School a good school?

Hill Elementary School ranks 247^th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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