James J Hilfiker Elementary School

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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 527 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 424th out of 2,037 elementary schools in OH.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 301 S Sunset Ave, Gibsonburg, OH 43431
- Principal or Admin: Meri C. Skilliter
- Fax: (419) 637-2478
School Operational Details
- Title I Eligible
School District Details
- Gibsonburg Exempted Village School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,816
- Graduation Rate: 89.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.7
- Enrolled Students: 1,065
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 527
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 30.9
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 300 (56.9%)
- Females: 217 (41.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 40 (7.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 130 (24.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 170 (32.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 1 | 0.2% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 54 | 10.2% |
| White | 462 | 87.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade

| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 85 | 16.1% |
| Kindergarten | 72 | 13.7% |
| 1st Grade | 70 | 13.3% |
| 2nd Grade | 86 | 16.3% |
| 3rd Grade | 65 | 12.3% |
| 4th Grade | 70 | 13.3% |
| 5th Grade | 79 | 15.0% |
Teacher Credentials & Experience (2010)
Percent of Teachers That Have at Least a Master's Degree
School:
81.5%
District:
71.8%
Percent of Teachers That Have at Least a Bachelor's Degree
School:
96.8%
District:
98.6%
Percent of Teachers That Are Properly Certified
School:
100.0%
District:
100.0%
Average Years of Teacher Experience
School:
15.0
District:
15.0
Average Teacher Salary
School:
$52,652
District:
$52,830
Source: OH Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that James J Hilfiker Elementary School performed on average better than many other schools across the state on OAT state exams in the following subjects:
- Math
- Reading
- Science
AYP and Performance (2009)
Performance Index Score: 100.2
Overall AYP: Met
Math AYP: Met
Reading AYP: Met
Attendance AYP: Met
OAT - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.1% | 83.1% | 76.9% |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 85.5% | 85.5% | 79.3% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.3% | 92.3% | 78.4% |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 87.0% | 77.4% |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.5% | 95.5% | 76.2% |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 77.1% | 77.1% | 74.6% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.5% | 95.5% | 81.0% |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 90.4% | 90.4% | 81.1% |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.4% | 65.4% | 67.0% |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 76.5% | 76.5% | 61.8% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.6% | 84.6% | 71.8% |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 87.7% | 87.7% | 72.7% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.9% | 85.9% | 69.9% |
| 2009 | 91.8% | 91.8% | 70.6% |
| 2008 | 90.1% | 90.1% | 66.4% |
Source: OH Department of Education 2009-2010
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