Hillview Elementary School in Birmingham, Alabama closed in 2023 after a decline in state ranking from #196 in 2012 to #1098 in 2021, reflecting weaker performance over time.
Math proficiency dropped sharply to 5% in 2021, lower than the state average of 24%, and showed inconsistent trends, with an unexplained spike reported in 2022 and 2023.
Reading proficiency was 15% in 2021, lower than the state average of 46%, and also declined from earlier years when it was approximately equal to the state average.
The school served grades K–5 with 210 students and 11 teachers in 2023, yielding a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, with a high free or reduced–price lunch eligibility of 86%.
Enrollment fell from 344 students in 1999 to 210 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 26% to 70%, indicating significant socioeconomic shifts before the school closed.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
92%
32%
White
2%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Hillview Elementary School?
210 students attend Hillview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hillview Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillview Elementary School?
Hillview Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillview Elementary School offer ?
Hillview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillview Elementary School part of?
Hillview Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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