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Hillside School

School Notes Overview:

The Hillside School, founded in 1983, is an accredited K-6 coed day school where children with learning differences succeed. A maximum of eight students in each classroom are instructed using multisensory learning strategies in a stimulating academic environment. The school provides guidance, language therapists, assistive technology, and a Summer Academy. The mission of The Hillside School is to maximize the potential of the child with learning disabilities through excellence in education. Our mission defines who we are and supports our dedication to professional training, research based materials, and updated technologies. The philosophy of the school forms the foundation for the school’s curriculum. The philosophy incorporates beliefs that each child is capable of learning through positive approaches, successful experiences, and individualized evaluation. When the child’s ability matches the educational program, learning becomes intrinsically motivating. A valuable by-product of our program is the positive self-concept and self-understanding that serves as a catalyst for more learning....

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School Overview:

	Hillside School
School Membership(s)	Association Montessori International (AMI)
Religious Affiliation	Amish
Grades Offered	Grades 1 - 8
County	Lancaster County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	29 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	16%
Students by Grade
	Grade 1 - 4 students
	Grade 2 - 5 students
	Grade 3 - 3 students
	Grade 4 - 5 students
	Grade 5 - 2 students
	Grade 6 - 5 students
	Grade 7 - 3 students
	Grade 8 - 2 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	1 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:29	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

The Hillside School, founded in 1983, is an accredited K-6 coed day school where children with learning differences succeed. A maximum of eight students in each classroom are instructed using multisensory learning strategies in a stimulating academic environment. The school provides guidance, language therapists, assistive technology, and a Summer Academy. The mission of The Hillside School is to maximize the potential of the child with learning disabilities through excellence in education. Our mission defines who we are and supports our dedication to professional training, research based materials, and updated technologies. The philosophy of the school forms the foundation for the school’s curriculum. The philosophy incorporates beliefs that each child is capable of learning through positive approaches, successful experiences, and individualized evaluation. When the child’s ability matches the educational program, learning becomes intrinsically motivating. A valuable by-product of our program is the positive self-concept and self-understanding that serves as a catalyst for more learning.
Profile last updated: 03/04/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (17560)	School Zip (17560)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	4,768 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	14%	22%
Population Average Age	37 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$45,291	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.7 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	31 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	88% / 12%	68% / 32%