Hillside Elementary School
Sparks, NV · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Hillside Elementary School is a elementary school located in Sparks, Nevada. The school serves 47 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 45/100 (D), Hillside Elementary School performs below the state average for Nevada. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hillside Elementary School has a DataScore of 45/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Hillside Elementary School has 47 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
Yes, Hillside Elementary School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +9, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Hillside Elementary School is part of the Storey County School District in Sparks, Nevada. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.