Hilltop Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 12250 24th Ave S
       Seattle, WA  98168-2424


(206) 631-4000

District: Highline School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1135th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,143 Help


Students who attend Hilltop Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Glacier Middle School
High:    Highline High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  476

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.5%
Asian:
14.1%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.4% Help


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Compare Details Hilltop Elementary ranks worse than 97.1% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 15th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Highline School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.5%), Asian (14.1%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary is 18.7. 13 elementary schools in the Highline School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hilltop Elementary is $20,143, which is the 10th highest among 17 elementary schools in the Highline School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hilltop Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hilltop Elementary 1135th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Hilltop Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Highline School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Highline School District 198th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hilltop Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 10.75 959th 1026 6.5%
2005 8.61 983rd 1031 4.7%
2006 14.40 964th 1051 8.3%
2007 13.48 986th 1069 7.8%
2008 15.41 956th 1067 10.4%
2009 7.34 1034th 1072 3.5%
2010 10.91 1027th 1088 5.6%
2011 15.61 983rd 1092 10.0%
2012 21.27 944th 1097 13.9%
2013 22.12 944th 1106 14.6%
2015 16.66 937th 1067 12.2%
2016 25.89 823rd 1053 21.8%
2017 24.24 824th 1056 22.0%
2018 24.71 823rd 1054 21.9%
2019 10.97 1052nd 1130 6.9%
2021 10.82 1026th 1107 7.3%
2022 5.92 1149th 1169 1.7%
2023 6.78 1135th 1169 2.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.55 63rd 333 81.1%
2019 36.44 160th 248 35.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.36 509th 637 20.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.17 553rd 835 33.8%
2019 21.36 854th 979 12.8%
2021 18.60 772nd 854 9.6%
2022 9.66 995th 1019 2.4%
2023 11.39 972nd 1013 4.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.71 856th 1004 14.7%
2019 8.88 1022nd 1068 4.3%
2021 16.90 890th 1008 11.7%
2022 7.78 1074th 1100 2.4%
2023 7.83 1061st 1094 3.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.12 697th 999 30.2%
2019 15.82 944th 1075 12.2%
2021 10.40 967th 1025 5.7%
2022 6.04 1096th 1113 1.5%
2023 10.69 1039th 1099 5.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.54 115th 169 32.0%
2019 32.62 151st 201 24.9%
2022 2.57 185th 187 1.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.12 10th 107 90.7%
2019 40.96 65th 110 40.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.26 389th 540 28.0%
2019 17.11 636th 697 8.8%
2021 16.61 467th 501 6.8%
2022 10.88 684th 694 1.4%
2023 8.92 617th 633 2.5%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, November 14, 2019

Open Quote My son loves being in Hilltop's dual language program. His teachers are amazing and the before and after school opportunities are great. Highly recommended! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 18, 2018

Open Quote The new principal is outstanding. I am impressed with how the teachers try and make a personal connection with each student in their class. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hilltop Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 267 22 36 18 17 n/a n/a 0 360
1989 268 23 33 19 18 n/a n/a 0 361
1990 304 45 39 19 17 n/a n/a 0 424
1991 290 36 59 23 11 n/a n/a 0 419
1992 277 40 87 39 16 n/a n/a 0 459
1993 240 45 66 27 11 n/a n/a 0 389
1994 220 50 60 24 18 n/a n/a 0 372
1995 234 60 67 40 22 n/a n/a 0 423
1996 234 60 67 40 22 n/a n/a 0 423
1997 249 52 82 33 19 n/a n/a 0 435
1998 254 51 84 34 16 n/a n/a 0 439
1999 350 103 126 66 21 n/a n/a 0 666
2000 330 95 137 83 30 n/a n/a 0 675
2001 293 94 144 112 24 n/a n/a 0 667
2002 222 112 162 138 26 n/a n/a 0 660
2003 222 112 162 138 26 n/a n/a 0 660
2004 195 125 163 170 20 n/a n/a 0 673
2005 162 134 158 174 14 n/a n/a 0 642
2006 126 88 151 246 12 n/a n/a 0 623
2007 101 92 132 221 9 n/a n/a 0 555
2008 94 77 143 240 9 n/a n/a 0 563
2009 104 72 136 245 11 n/a n/a 0 568
2010 82 89 133 280 14 n/a n/a 0 598
2011 324 39 69 131 3 18 16 0 600
2012 66 49 103 294 8 31 28 0 579
2013 80 62 98 326 5 30 37 0 638
2014 72 49 97 336 5 40 34 0 633
2015 64 46 98 343 3 40 35 0 629
2016 68 42 109 333 2 37 37 0 628
2017 54 57 108 326 1 30 37 0 613
2018 51 57 120 348 0 24 29 0 629
2019 51 61 114 348 0 27 33 0 634
2020 39 39 81 291 0 20 34 0 504
2021 32 37 73 303 0 12 36 0 493
2022 33 25 67 300 1 8 42 0 476
2023 27 22 67 312 1 10 37 0 476

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 360 15.0 24.0 0
1989 361 13.0 27.7 n/a
1990 424 16.0 26.5 0
1991 419 17.5 23.9 n/a
1992 459 18.5 24.8 n/a
1993 389 18.0 21.6 n/a
1994 372 17.5 21.3 n/a
1995 423 18.5 22.9 n/a
1996 423 18.5 22.9 n/a
1997 435 17.5 24.9 n/a
1998 439 18.5 23.7 n/a
1999 666 31.0 21.5 n/a
2000 675 31.0 21.8 n/a
2001 667 34.5 19.3 n/a
2002 660 33.0 20.0 63.6
2003 660 33.0 20.0 63.6
2004 673 32.0 21.0 69.7
2005 642 31.4 20.4 67.4
2006 623 29.0 21.5 76.1
2007 555 n/a n/a 71.7
2008 563 30.2 18.6 70.5
2009 568 30.2 18.8 76.9
2010 598 34.8 17.1 80.4
2011 600 34.6 17.3 70.7
2012 579 32.0 18.0 83.8
2013 638 31.8 20.0 85.1
2014 633 n/a n/a 84.2
2015 629 34.0 18.5 71.2
2016 628 34.0 18.4 84.2
2017 613 31.5 19.4 82.1
2018 629 31.3 20.0 81.2
2019 634 31.1 20.3 77.6
2020 504 28.3 17.8 79.6
2021 493 26.8 18.3 72.2
2022 476 25.9 18.3 75.2
2023 476 25.3 18.7 75.4

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 360 15.0 24.0 0
1989 361 13.0 27.7 n/a
1990 424 16.0 26.5 0
1991 419 17.5 23.9 n/a
1992 459 18.5 24.8 n/a
1993 389 18.0 21.6 n/a
1994 372 17.5 21.3 n/a
1995 423 18.5 22.9 n/a
1996 423 18.5 22.9 n/a
1997 435 17.5 24.9 n/a
1998 439 18.5 23.7 n/a
1999 666 31.0 21.5 n/a
2000 675 31.0 21.8 n/a
2001 667 34.5 19.3 n/a
2002 660 33.0 20.0 63.6
2003 660 33.0 20.0 63.6
2004 673 32.0 21.0 69.7
2005 642 31.4 20.4 67.4
2006 623 29.0 21.5 76.1
2007 555 n/a n/a 71.7
2008 563 30.2 18.6 70.5
2009 568 30.2 18.8 76.9
2010 598 34.8 17.1 80.4
2011 600 34.6 17.3 70.7
2012 579 32.0 18.0 83.8
2013 638 31.8 20.0 85.1
2014 633 n/a n/a 84.2
2015 629 34.0 18.5 71.2
2016 628 34.0 18.4 84.2
2017 613 31.5 19.4 82.1
2018 629 31.3 20.0 81.2
2019 634 31.1 20.3 77.6
2020 504 28.3 17.8 79.6
2021 493 26.8 18.3 72.2
2022 476 25.9 18.3 75.2
2023 476 25.3 18.7 75.4

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 Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201693.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.8%98.8%100.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%
201786.2%0.0%4.6%0.0%1.2%95.4%96.6%96.6%95.4%96.6%100.0%
201896.8%0.0%0.0%1.1%0.0%98.9%98.9%100.0%100.0%98.9%98.9%
201986.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%89.3%94.1%96.4%89.3%89.3%94.1%
202197.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.7%97.4%100.0%98.7%97.4%98.7%98.7%98.7%97.4%
202297.5%0.0%0.0%2.5%0.0%98.8%98.8%100.0%98.8%98.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.8%
202389.4%0.0%0.0%1.1%0.0%91.5%92.6%94.7%93.6%91.5%93.6%93.6%93.6%92.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201894.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%95.8%98.6%100.0%100.0%95.8%
201983.5%0.0%0.0%1.0%2.1%99.0%99.0%99.0%97.9%97.9%83.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Hilltop Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.7%0.0%0.3%0.7%99.5%100.0%99.8%99.7%99.5%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hilltop Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $982 (6.5%) $14,204 (93.5%) $15,187
2020 $874 (7.3%) $11,180 (92.7%) $12,054
2021 $2,127 (12.3%) $15,208 (87.7%) $17,335
2022 $3,962 (19.7%) $16,180 (80.3%) $20,143

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hilltop Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1052nd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1135th of 1169 Elementary schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hilltop Elementary)29.317.2
 12.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highline School District)39.130.1
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Hilltop Elementary)16.921.7
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Highline School District)38.732.4
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hilltop Elementary)40.97.6
 33.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Highline School District)42.132.6
 9.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Hilltop Elementary)29.210.1
 19.1%
   4th Grade Math (Highline School District)39.532
 7.5%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hilltop Elementary)38.928.8
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Highline School District)46.531.4
 15.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Hilltop Elementary)25.721.2
 4.5%
   5th Grade Math (Highline School District)34.922.8
 12.1%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Hilltop Elementary)31.121.2
 9.9%
   5th Grade Science (Highline School District)36.133
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hilltop Elementary)36.717.9
 18.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Highline School District)48.636.3
 12.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Hilltop Elementary)25.617.4
 8.2%
   All Grades Math (Highline School District)35.724.4
 11.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Hilltop Elementary)31.121.2
 9.9%
   All Grades Science (Highline School District)37.933.3
 4.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students634476
 24.9%
African American6122
 63.9%
American Indian01
Asian11467
 41.2%
Hispanic348312
 10.3%
Pacific Islander2710
 63%
White5127
 47.1%
Two or More Races3337
 12.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.6%75.4%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hilltop Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 476 students attended Hilltop Elementary.

Hilltop Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.9% of Washington elementary schools.

Students at Hilltop Elementary are 66% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 6% White, 5% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Hilltop Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Glacier Middle School
High : Highline High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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