Hillside Elementary School

Summary:

Hillside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 372 students. The school is part of the Westside Community Schools district, which is ranked 60 out of 182 school districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillside Elementary's academic performance, as measured by NSCAS test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Hillside's 3rd-grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate was 58.18%, compared to the Westside Community Schools district average of 67.29% and the Nebraska state average of 58.91%. The school's performance is particularly concerning in the lower grades, with 3rd and 4th-grade proficiency rates consistently below the district and state averages. Additionally, Hillside has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 14.8% to 21.5% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the typical rate for elementary schools in the state.

While Hillside Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school's low-income students have performed better than the school's overall average, ranking 38th out of 112 Nebraska elementary schools for this subgroup in the 2023-2024 school year. Interestingly, the nearby Loveland Elementary and Carl A. Swanson Elementary schools, which are also part of the Westside Community Schools district, have consistently outperformed Hillside on NSCAS tests, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both ELA and mathematics.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 7500 Western Ave
       Omaha, NE  68114-1835


(402) 390-6450

District: Westside Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
231st of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,645 Help


Students who attend Hillside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Westside Middle School
High:    Westside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  381

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.4%
Hispanic:
18.1%
Two or more races:
12.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hillside Elementary School ranks worse than 54% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 7th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Westside Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.67. (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 Student population at Hillside Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.4%), Hispanic (18.1%), two or more races (12.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Westside Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School is 11.9, which is the 2nd best among 10 elementary schools in the Westside Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillside Elementary School is $16,645, which is the 3rd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Westside Community Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillside Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillside Elementary School 231st of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Hillside Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
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White students:


Westside Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Westside Community Schools 60th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hillside Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hillside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.07 271st 418 35.2%
2007 55.91 229th 430 46.7%
2008 55.03 271st 478 43.3%
2009 50.20 302nd 471 35.9%
2010 32.31 421st 502 16.1%
2011 50.39 246th 473 48.0%
2012 48.17 268th 480 44.2%
2013 43.72 304th 485 37.3%
2014 43.97 296th 483 38.7%
2015 42.88 310th 488 36.5%
2016 37.46 332nd 480 30.8%
2017 32.54 343rd 459 25.3%
2018 29.86 351st 450 22.0%
2019 34.75 316th 452 30.1%
2021 35.19 311th 442 29.6%
2022 41.95 282nd 457 38.3%
2023 51.24 232nd 459 49.5%
2024 54.67 231st 428 46.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.16 225th 281 19.9%
2019 30.47 237th 298 20.5%
2021 34.53 194th 264 26.5%
2022 56.46 112th 259 56.8%
2023 54.85 147th 312 52.9%
2024 64.20 38th 112 66.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Hillside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.03 205th 341 39.9%
2019 36.56 239th 349 31.5%
2021 39.56 201st 318 36.8%
2022 41.08 187th 337 44.5%
2023 49.79 173rd 349 50.4%
2024 49.57 117th 203 42.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Hillside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.44 292nd 347 15.9%
2019 36.94 245th 367 33.2%
2021 28.01 257th 328 21.6%
2022 40.26 219th 356 38.5%
2023 46.96 196th 366 46.4%
2024 56.92 94th 203 53.7%
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Rank History for White students at Hillside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.65 324th 391 17.1%
2019 28.35 306th 391 21.7%
2021 31.66 279th 368 24.2%
2022 42.53 224th 388 42.3%
2023 55.64 169th 385 56.1%
2024 51.94 138th 261 47.1%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska 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: Nebraska Department of Education

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by a teacher
Monday, December 4, 2017

Open Quote Students are not properly disciplined and too many of the special education kids are mainstreamed into regular classrooms where they are disruptive, unmotivated, lazy, rude, and verbally abusive to others. Fighting is common. Smart kids are not challenged. It's dumbed down instruction to target the many low achievers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hillside Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 389 6 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 399
1989 395 8 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1990 393 2 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 405
1991 393 8 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 418
1992 392 9 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 413
1993 361 10 8 6 4 n/a n/a 0 389
1994 362 19 8 5 5 n/a n/a 0 399
1995 377 21 9 6 4 n/a n/a 0 417
1996 377 21 9 6 4 n/a n/a 0 417
1997 432 29 15 6 3 n/a n/a 0 485
1998 440 30 16 7 3 n/a n/a 0 496
1999 427 33 17 6 3 n/a n/a 6 492
2000 446 24 15 11 3 n/a n/a 0 499
2001 423 28 17 9 3 n/a n/a 0 480
2002 387 31 13 12 5 n/a n/a 0 448
2003 387 31 13 12 5 n/a n/a 0 448
2004 363 46 12 16 6 n/a n/a 0 443
2005 364 43 8 14 10 n/a n/a 0 439
2006 314 37 7 15 9 n/a n/a 0 382
2007 309 38 5 19 10 n/a n/a 0 381
2008 312 39 4 32 8 n/a n/a 0 395
2009 303 52 3 40 8 n/a n/a 0 406
2010 297 49 8 43 8 n/a n/a 0 405
2011 259 36 12 50 5 0 31 0 393
2012 266 32 9 50 7 0 28 0 392
2013 267 43 9 44 6 0 33 0 402
2014 269 48 12 41 4 0 38 0 412
2015 276 50 8 43 3 0 32 0 412
2016 276 49 9 41 2 0 32 0 409
2017 285 45 6 43 1 0 37 0 417
2018 280 44 7 45 0 0 38 0 414
2019 260 36 7 51 0 0 36 0 390
2020 250 39 9 48 0 0 34 0 380
2021 246 45 9 48 0 0 31 0 379
2022 229 39 8 57 0 0 35 0 368
2023 221 42 7 66 0 0 36 0 372
2024 211 46 7 69 0 0 48 0 381

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 Hillside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 399 24.7 16.1 6.3
1989 415 25.5 16.2 7
1990 405 26.5 15.2 6.9
1991 418 26.6 15.7 7.7
1992 413 28.4 14.5 7.5
1993 389 28.2 13.8 8.7
1994 399 31.2 12.8 9.3
1995 417 28.1 14.8 17.5
1996 417 28.1 14.8 17.5
1997 485 28.0 17.3 19.4
1998 496 32.7 15.2 17.3
1999 492 32.7 15.0 28.4
2000 499 33.0 15.1 29.1
2001 480 33.9 14.2 28.5
2002 448 35.3 12.7 36.6
2003 448 35.3 12.7 36.6
2004 443 36.4 12.2 36.3
2005 439 36.8 11.9 36.9
2006 382 32.2 11.9 41.1
2007 381 31.8 12.0 44.1
2008 395 32.8 12.0 40.5
2009 406 31.7 12.8 44.6
2010 405 31.8 12.7 42.7
2011 393 33.7 11.6 45
2012 392 32.6 11.9 49.2
2013 402 31.8 12.6 47.8
2014 412 31.7 12.9 43
2015 412 33.0 12.4 43.9
2016 409 32.0 12.7 45.7
2017 417 33.9 12.2 47.2
2018 414 31.9 12.9 43.2
2019 390 31.9 12.2 45.1
2020 380 30.9 12.2 45.8
2021 379 30.3 12.5 46.4
2022 368 31.4 11.7 34
2023 372 30.9 12.0 43
2024 381 31.9 11.9 48.8

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 Hillside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 399 24.7 16.1 6.3
1989 415 25.5 16.2 7
1990 405 26.5 15.2 6.9
1991 418 26.6 15.7 7.7
1992 413 28.4 14.5 7.5
1993 389 28.2 13.8 8.7
1994 399 31.2 12.8 9.3
1995 417 28.1 14.8 17.5
1996 417 28.1 14.8 17.5
1997 485 28.0 17.3 19.4
1998 496 32.7 15.2 17.3
1999 492 32.7 15.0 28.4
2000 499 33.0 15.1 29.1
2001 480 33.9 14.2 28.5
2002 448 35.3 12.7 36.6
2003 448 35.3 12.7 36.6
2004 443 36.4 12.2 36.3
2005 439 36.8 11.9 36.9
2006 382 32.2 11.9 41.1
2007 381 31.8 12.0 44.1
2008 395 32.8 12.0 40.5
2009 406 31.7 12.8 44.6
2010 405 31.8 12.7 42.7
2011 393 33.7 11.6 45
2012 392 32.6 11.9 49.2
2013 402 31.8 12.6 47.8
2014 412 31.7 12.9 43
2015 412 33.0 12.4 43.9
2016 409 32.0 12.7 45.7
2017 417 33.9 12.2 47.2
2018 414 31.9 12.9 43.2
2019 390 31.9 12.2 45.1
2020 380 30.9 12.2 45.8
2021 379 30.3 12.5 46.4
2022 368 31.4 11.7 34
2023 372 30.9 12.0 43
2024 381 31.9 11.9 48.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillside Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $829 (6.3%) $11,423 (86.4%) $13,226
2020 $828 (6.1%) $11,775 (86.4%) $13,635
2021 $1,010 (6.7%) $12,757 (85.2%) $14,976
2022 $1,175 (7.4%) $13,583 (85.0%) $15,986
2023 $1,148 (6.9%) $14,102 (84.7%) $16,645

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillside Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 316th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 232nd of 459 Elementary schools
 19.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillside Elementary School)5769
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westside Community Schools)6376
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillside Elementary School)4348
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Westside Community Schools)5965
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillside Elementary School)6067
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Community Schools)6968
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillside Elementary School)3966
 27%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Westside Community Schools)5366
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillside Elementary School)2961
 32%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Community Schools)5671
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillside Elementary School)3352
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Westside Community Schools)5968
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Hillside Elementary School)5675
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Westside Community Schools)7580
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillside Elementary School)5454
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Westside Community Schools)6567
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillside Elementary School)5460
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Westside Community Schools)6667
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students390372
 4.6%
African American3642
 16.7%
American Indian00
Asian77
Hispanic5166
 29.4%
Pacific Islander00
White260221
 15%
Two or More Races3636
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.1%43%
 2.1%


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Students at Hillside Elementary School are 55% White, 18% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 12% African American, 2% Asian.

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

Middle : Westside Middle School
High : Westside High School

Hillside Elementary School ranks 231st of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 381 students attended Hillside Elementary School.


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