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4975 North Mayfield Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92407-3130
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 76th percentile among comparable California schools.
66.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
53.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 66.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 53.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 837/4,657 (82nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,359/4,657 (71st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 586 |
| Low-Income Students | 532 (90.8%) |
| English Learners | 79 (13.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.3 points from last year and fell 8.9 points over the full period. Math fell 3.9 points from last year and fell 8.9 points over the full period.
•Math -8.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 56.4% to 73.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.2-point reading income gap is about the same as the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 65.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 65% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 38% to 53%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 30.8% to 78.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 30% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.0-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
11.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 52.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Hillside Elementary compare within the district?
Hillside Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 43 K–6 schools in San Bernardino City Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Hillside Elementary rank in California?
Hillside Elementary ranks No. 837 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,359 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Hillside Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 43 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 62.8% meet the reading standard and 47.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Hillside Elementary compare with other schools in San Bernardino?
Hillside Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 36 K–6 schools in San Bernardino with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San BernardinoHow does Hillside Elementary compare with other schools in San Bernardino County?
Hillside Elementary is No. 15 in reading and No. 29 in math proficiency among the 187 K–6 schools in San Bernardino County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Bernardino CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside ElementaryThis school | 53.2% | 66.9% |
| Arrowhead Elementary | 19.7% | 34.1% |
| Barton Elementary | 16.7% | 30.7% |
