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Hillside Elementary School

713 8Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States

+1 (515) 633-6200

http://hillside.wdmcs.org/

6.4

Overall Rating

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Hillside Elementary School Overview

About This School

Hillside Elementary School is a public middle in West Des Moines, Iowa, serving 548 students in grades PK-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 65% in ELA and 63% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 with 47 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $77,833. One counselor is available for the 553 students. The student body is composed of 53% female and 47% male students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 45% White, 26% Hispanic, 18% Black, 8% Two or More Races, and 2% Asian.

548

Total Students

PK-6

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

47 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts65%

Mathematics63%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-6

County

Polk County

Students per Counselor

553:1

Hillside Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

65%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 71%State Avg: 70%

63%

Mathematics

City Avg: 68%State Avg: 65%

N/A

Science

Class Information

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

553

Students per Counselor

Hillside Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$77,833

City Avg: $76,459

State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1

Students per Counselor553:1

Hillside Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

47.08%

Male

52.92%

Female

Total Enrollment: 548 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White45.07%

Hispanic25.73%

Asian2.19%

Black17.88%

Two or More Races8.39%

Native American0.73%

Hillside Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Hillside Elementary School

Q: What is Hillside Elementary School?

A: Hillside Elementary School is a middle public located in West Des Moines.

Q: How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?

A: Hillside Elementary School has approximately 548 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about Hillside Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Hillside Elementary School - West Des Moines, IA

Quick Facts about Hillside Elementary School
School Name	Hillside Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-6
Location	713 8Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, West Des Moines, IA
County	Polk County
Phone	+1 (515) 633-6200
Total Students	548
Student-Teacher Ratio	11:1
Full-Time Teachers	47
Rating	6.4/10
ELA Proficiency	65%
Math Proficiency	63%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillside Elementary School

What is Hillside Elementary School?

Hillside Elementary School is a middle public located in West Des Moines.

How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?

Hillside Elementary School has approximately 548 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School is 11:1.

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