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Hillside Elementary School vs. Dows Lane (K-3) School

Should you attend Hillside Elementary School or Dows Lane (K-3) School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Hillside Elementary School
120 Lefurgy Ave
Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Dows Lane (K-3) School
6 Dows Ln
Irvington, NY 10533
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Hillside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Dows Lane (K-3) School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 546 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillside Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Dows Lane (K-3) School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-3
Total Students
546 students
514 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hillside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dows Lane (K-3) School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hillside Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dows Lane (K-3) School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
9 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hillside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dows Lane (K-3) School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dows Lane (K-3) School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Irvington Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2018-19 school year.

Test Scores

#95 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
#405 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hillside Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dows Lane (K-3) School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
88%
(Top 5% in NY)
80-84%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dows Lane (K-3) School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Irvington Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
88%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dows Lane (K-3) School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Irvington Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hillside Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dows Lane (K-3) School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
98
124
Grade 1 Students
108
138
Grade 2 Students
104
119
Grade 3 Students
119
132
Grade 4 Students
115
-
Grade 5 Students
1
-
Ungraded Students
1
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hillside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dows Lane (K-3) School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Irvington Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hillside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dows Lane (K-3) School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Irvington Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hillside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dows Lane (K-3) School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Irvington Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
69%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hillside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dows Lane (K-3) School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Irvington Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hillside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dows Lane (K-3) School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Irvington Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.50
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hillside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dows Lane (K-3) School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Irvington Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hillside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dows Lane (K-3) School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Irvington Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hillside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dows Lane (K-3) School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Irvington Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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