Serving 739 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hillpoint Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillpoint Elementary School's student population of 739 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Hillpoint Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillpoint Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1466 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
59%
22%
White
21%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillpoint Elementary School's ranking?
Hillpoint Elementary School is ranked #1466 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hillpoint Elementary School often compared to?
Hillpoint Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elephant's Fork Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Hillpoint Elementary School?
739 students attend Hillpoint Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Hillpoint Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillpoint Elementary School?
Hillpoint Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillpoint Elementary School offer ?
Hillpoint Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hillpoint Elementary School part of?
Hillpoint Elementary School is part of Suffolk City School District.
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