Hillside Innovation Academy is a public virtual elementary school serving grades K-8 in Menifee, California, with 163 students. The school is part of the Romoland Elementary School District, which is ranked 1061 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Hillside Innovation Academy faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% for the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average of 16.1%. The school's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics at 33.94% and 15.15%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the bottom 10% and 20% of California elementary schools, respectively, in these subgroups. Additionally, Hillside Innovation Academy has a high percentage of students (73.62%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high proportion of students from low-income families.
Compared to nearby traditional public schools in the Romoland Elementary School District, such as Mesa View Elementary and Romoland Elementary, as well as schools in the Menifee Union School District, like Callie Kirkpatrick Elementary and Freedom Crest Elementary, Hillside Innovation Academy's performance is generally lower. The virtual learning environment may present unique challenges for student engagement and attendance, contributing to the school's lower test scores, particularly for disadvantaged student subgroups.
In the 2023-24 school year, 172 students attended Hillside Innovation Academy.
Students at Hillside Innovation Academy are 69% Hispanic, 12% African American, 7% White, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.
Romoland Elementary
Hillside Innovation Academy ranks 3822nd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.