About This School
Hillside Elementary School is located in Cottage Grove, MN and is one of 16 elementary schools in South Washington County School District. It is a public school that serves 538 students in grades K-5.
Hillside Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Minnesota in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Hillside Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Hillside Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Minnesota average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hillside Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Hillside Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Minnesota in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Hillside Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Hillside Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Minnesota average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hillside Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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South Washington County School Dist District Spending
$8,536Per Pupil
The South Washington County School Dist spends $8,536 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 66% on instruction, 30% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about South Washington County School Dist District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Minnesota, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-II) Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Crestview Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Nuevas Fronteras 0.6 miles |  |
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| Special Education Extended School Year 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Pine Hill Elementary School 1.3 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- South Washington County School District
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Hillside Elementary School8177 Hillside Trail South
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 768-4000
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Test Scores
About the MCAII
What is it?
The MCA-II are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading and in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: does not meet standards, partially meets standards, meets standards ,and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards. In order to graduate from high school, students must pass the grade 10 reading and grade 11 math MCA-II exams.
About the MCAIII
What is it?
The MCA-III are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: does not meet standards, partially meets standards, meets standards ,and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards.
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TestRating
6 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Minnesota, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-II) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 538
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Hillside Elementary School had 24% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Minnesota had 32% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
79%
Hispanic
8%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
Black
6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Hillside Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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