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Hillman Elementary School

Summary:

Hillman Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school in Hillman, Michigan, serving 187 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. While the school is part of the Hillman Community Schools district, which is ranked 325 out of 610 districts in Michigan, Hillman Elementary has consistently performed below average, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key factors that sets Hillman Elementary apart is its racial makeup, with over 90% of students being white, significantly higher than the state average. This lack of diversity is in contrast to nearby schools like Posen Elementary School and Wilson Elementary, which tend to have more diverse student populations. Academically, Hillman Elementary's performance on state assessments (M-Step) is generally below the state average, with only a few subject areas and grade levels exceeding the benchmark. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 11.5% to 36% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average.

Despite the increased per-student spending at Hillman Elementary, from $12,069 in 2019-2020 to $17,550 in 2022-2023, the school's performance still lags behind the state average. This may indicate a need to evaluate the effectiveness of how these resources are being utilized to support student learning. Interestingly, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with male students and low-socioeconomic status students tending to perform better than female students and white students, respectively.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 245 E 3rd St
       Hillman, MI  49746-9213

(989) 742-4537

District: Hillman Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1131st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,550 Help


Students who attend Hillman Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Hillman Community JrSr High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  188

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.6%
Hispanic:
3.2%
Two or more races:
3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hillman Elementary School ranks worse than 76.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.74. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.6%), Hispanic (3.2%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillman Elementary School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillman Elementary School is $17,550.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillman Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillman Elementary School 1131st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Hillman Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
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White students:


Hillman Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillman Community Schools 325th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hillman Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hillman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.01 290th 1545 81.2%
2007 50.84 984th 1565 37.1%
2008 56.31 865th 1577 45.1%
2009 58.33 839th 1589 47.2%
2010 69.37 543rd 1552 65.0%
2011 68.88 508th 1552 67.3%
2012 47.45 894th 1566 42.9%
2013 46.57 908th 1563 41.9%
2014 39.21 1028th 1533 32.9%
2015 28.79 1178th 1580 25.4%
2016 29.71 1113th 1548 28.1%
2017 20.61 1151st 1466 21.5%
2018 22.17 1180th 1448 18.5%
2019 23.63 1071st 1408 23.9%
2021 20.45 946th 1153 18.0%
2022 24.80 1003rd 1344 25.4%
2023 28.34 1014th 1470 31.0%
2024 22.74 1131st 1486 23.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.21 1070th 1397 23.4%
2019 32.27 814th 1134 28.2%
2021 39.60 467th 749 37.7%
2022 46.95 548th 1099 50.1%
2023 25.84 1029th 1350 23.8%
2024 28.84 1019th 1381 26.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Hillman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.65 1055th 1443 26.9%
2022 39.50 655th 1106 40.8%
2023 26.88 956th 1321 27.6%
2024 21.38 1066th 1342 20.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Hillman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.01 1196th 1446 17.3%
2023 32.26 888th 1334 33.4%
2024 46.06 691st 1347 48.7%
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Rank History for White students at Hillman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.73 1189th 1253 5.1%
2019 14.14 1036th 1128 8.2%
2021 15.78 904th 1005 10.0%
2022 16.05 976th 1102 11.4%
2023 19.69 1008th 1198 15.9%
2024 12.44 1103rd 1204 8.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hillman Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 302 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2000 298 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2001 285 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2002 282 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2003 282 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2004 299 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2005 284 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2006 278 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 281
2007 277 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 8 286
2008 266 n/a 1 n/a 2 n/a n/a 6 275
2009 268 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 5 274
2010 275 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2011 280 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 280
2012 266 0 1 1 6 0 0 0 274
2013 258 1 1 0 8 1 2 0 271
2014 244 1 0 0 6 0 1 0 252
2015 238 1 1 5 2 0 4 0 251
2016 236 0 1 5 2 0 4 0 248
2017 190 0 1 6 5 0 7 0 209
2018 182 0 1 6 4 0 6 0 199
2019 178 0 1 1 4 0 6 0 190
2020 168 0 3 3 5 0 7 0 186
2021 172 0 2 7 3 0 6 0 190
2022 175 0 2 5 2 0 6 0 190
2023 173 0 0 4 1 0 9 0 187
2024 176 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 188

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 Hillman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 302 16.0 18.9 23.5
2000 298 16.0 18.6 32.2
2001 285 18.5 15.4 34.7
2002 282 n/a n/a 55.3
2003 282 n/a n/a 55.3
2004 303 19.9 15.2 56.1
2005 286 18.1 15.8 56.3
2006 281 15.4 18.2 64.1
2007 286 16.0 17.9 60.1
2008 275 17.0 16.2 75.1
2009 274 17.0 16.1 64.7
2010 275 16.8 16.3 75.6
2011 280 17.8 15.7 69.6
2012 274 18.8 14.5 71.2
2013 271 18.8 14.3 69.7
2014 252 17.7 14.2 60.3
2015 251 17.0 14.7 57.8
2016 248 16.0 15.5 61.7
2017 209 12.8 16.2 61.2
2018 199 13.0 15.3 57.8
2019 190 12.3 15.3 65.8
2020 186 12.3 15.0 63.4
2021 190 12.7 14.9 61.1
2022 190 14.3 13.2 53.2
2023 187 15.3 12.2 61
2024 188 14.2 13.1 71.3

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 Hillman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 302 16.0 18.9 23.5
2000 298 16.0 18.6 32.2
2001 285 18.5 15.4 34.7
2002 282 n/a n/a 55.3
2003 282 n/a n/a 55.3
2004 303 19.9 15.2 56.1
2005 286 18.1 15.8 56.3
2006 281 15.4 18.2 64.1
2007 286 16.0 17.9 60.1
2008 275 17.0 16.2 75.1
2009 274 17.0 16.1 64.7
2010 275 16.8 16.3 75.6
2011 280 17.8 15.7 69.6
2012 274 18.8 14.5 71.2
2013 271 18.8 14.3 69.7
2014 252 17.7 14.2 60.3
2015 251 17.0 14.7 57.8
2016 248 16.0 15.5 61.7
2017 209 12.8 16.2 61.2
2018 199 13.0 15.3 57.8
2019 190 12.3 15.3 65.8
2020 186 12.3 15.0 63.4
2021 190 12.7 14.9 61.1
2022 190 14.3 13.2 53.2
2023 187 15.3 12.2 61
2024 188 14.2 13.1 71.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillman Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,781 (14.6%) $10,390 (85.4%) $12,171
2020 $1,612 (13.4%) $10,457 (86.6%) $12,069
2021 $2,783 (22.0%) $9,844 (78.0%) $12,627
2022 $3,417 (24.3%) $10,634 (75.7%) $14,051
2023 $4,185 (23.8%) $13,365 (76.2%) $17,550

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillman Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1071st of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1014th of 1470 Elementary schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hillman Elementary School)30.826.1
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Hillman Community Schools)30.826.1
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillman Elementary School)3912.5
 26.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillman Community Schools)3912.5
 26.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Hillman Elementary School)17.129.2
 12.1%
   4th Grade Math (Hillman Community Schools)17.129.2
 12.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillman Elementary School)37.835.3
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillman Community Schools)37.835.3
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students190187
 1.6%
African American00
American Indian41
 75%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White178173
 2.8%
Two or More Races69
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.8%61%
 4.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillman Elementary School

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

High : Hillman Community JrSr High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 188 students attended Hillman Elementary School.

Students at Hillman Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Hillman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.9% of Michigan elementary schools.


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