Hillside Early Childhood Center serves 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
97%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hillside Early Childhood Center?
141 students attend Hillside Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hillside Early Childhood Center students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Hillside Early Childhood Center offer ?
Hillside Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Hillside Early Childhood Center part of?
Hillside Early Childhood Center is part of Meridian Public Schools School District.
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