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Hill Elementary School

4600 FORSYTH DR, TROY, MI 48085

Top 10% School in Michigan

Ranked 36 of 247 in Michigan

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About Hill Elementary School

Hill Elementary School, which caters to roughly 344 children in grades Pre-K to five, is consistently among the top elementary schools in Michigan for academic excellence and active community engagement. The school has an approximately 60–64% proficiency in math, as well as a 60–64% proficiency in reading—well above the state average. The student-teacher ratio is around 13:1, and there are approximately 26 full-time classroom teachers, in addition to other support staff who focus on personalized learning and social-emotional development. Approximately 56% of the student population is White, 25% is Asian, 7% is Black, and 6% is two or more races, representing cultural diversity.The average home price in the area is about $396,800, which points toward a low-key neighborhood. Families appreciate the staff and students' friendly disposition, communication between parents and teachers, interest and involvement in specials such as music and art, and the overall focus on each child's success. Parents often recognize it as one of the most community-focused elementary schools in Michigan, known for both academic strength and nurturing values.

Hill Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4600 FORSYTH DR, TROY, MI 48085

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Phone

(248) 823-3500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 62% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
344
Total Students
$78057
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 36 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hill 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
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Hands-on with real robots
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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: 9:09AM - 4:07PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:54 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 58.7%
Asian 24.2%
Hispanic 4.5%
Black 7%
Two+ Races 5.6%
Native Am. 0%
White
58.7%
Asian
24.2%
Hispanic
4.5%
Black
7%
Two+ Races
5.6%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 344
49.4%
170 Female
50.6%
174 Male

Student Population

344 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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The school's curriculum benefits from district-level technology and academic initiatives. Staff collaborate with library services and tech specialists to integrate new tools into the classroom.

FAQ

Q1. What learning focus is emphasized at Hill Elementary School?

Ans: Hill Elementary focuses on balanced literacy, along with explorations into mathematical concepts.

Q2. In what ways does Hill Elementary prepare students for future grades in elementary school and middle school?

Ans: The curriculum builds students’ critical thinking and digital literacy to be prepared for middle school.

Q3. What is the arts and extracurricular program?

Ans: In addition to art and choir, there are after school clubs such as Science Olympiad which create a rich and rewarding experience for students.

Q4. How does Hill Elementary engage parents in their children's learning?

Ans: Parents can engage with family events, help in the classroom, and as part of the PTO community, which supports parents.

Q5. What is Hill Elementary doing to promote student wellness?

Ans: Promoting wellness occurs in guidance sessions, and positive behavioral interventions.

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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