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Hillside Elementary School

36801 W 11 MILE RD, FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48335

Top 10% School in Michigan

Ranked 31 of 247 in Michigan

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About Hillside Elementary School

Hillside Elementary is one of the great elementary schools in all of Michigan, especially for great academics and socializing with peers and teachers. 55% of the students are proficient in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Children receive considerable individual attention and build strong relationships with teachers, with 15 students for every 1 teacher. Hillside is one of the schools in the Farmington Public Schools, which emphasize leadership, involvement for all, and the use of new ideas, through hands-on projects. Families appreciate the great neighborhoods in which the school is located, where the average houses are priced at around $421,000. Hillside Elementary has a welcoming and caring atmosphere, a supportive community, and encourages student success that has made Hillside a popular choice for many families for best elementary school in Michigan.

Hillside Elementary School Contact Information

Address

36801 W 11 MILE RD, FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48335

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Phone

(248) 489-3773

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 64%
Reading 58%
State average proficiency is 64% in Math and 58% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
578
Total Students
$69874
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 31 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hillside Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 41.8%
Asian 28.5%
Hispanic 4%
Black 20.3%
Two+ Races 3.8%
Native Am. 1.6%
White
41.8%
Asian
28.5%
Hispanic
4%
Black
20.3%
Two+ Races
3.8%
Native Am.
1.6%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 578
46.4%
268 Female
53.6%
310 Male

Student Population

578 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Hillside Elementary School is ranked #282 in Michigan based on test scores, graduation data, and commitment to student success.

FAQ

Q1: What makes Hillisde Elementary's programs so special?

A: Hillside offers unique programs that enhance those abilities in music, gym, and art. also provide additional reading and math support to students that need it.

Q2: Is my child able to ride the bus to Hillside Elementary?

A: Yes! If your child lives on one of our routes and complies with the safety requirements, they will have a bus ride to school.

Q3: What type of technology do children get to use at Hillside Elementary?

A: Hillside Elementary students are able to utilize Chromebooks, learn about coding, and use user-friendly interactive whiteboards. All of this prepares them for the digital age!

Q4: Will there be any assistance in paying for school costs?

A: Hillside Elementary is a public school, therefore, there is no tuition to attend Hillside. However, Hillside Elementary can provide some resources and contacts to get assistance with meals and/or school supplies if that is applicable.

Q5: How can I be involved at Hillside Elementary?

A: There are a variety of ways! You could join the PTO, volunteer in your child's classroom, and be involved in special events. We would welcome it!

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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