Hillpoint Elementary School

Suffolk, VA 23434

Phone: (757) 925-6750
District: Suffolk City Public Schools

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GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 780 students

Hillpoint Elementary School, a public school located in Suffolk, VA, serves grades PK-5 in the Suffolk City Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Hillpoint Elementary School is a public school located in Suffolk, VA. 780 students attend Hillpoint Elementary School.

School Ratings

Category Rating Details
Test Scores 3/10 The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education.
Student Growth 3/10 The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education.

Posted: April 16, 2024

Good school for the most part, some of the staff is rude. Lately I’ve been having issues with the tag pick up staff. They look at you as if you don’t belong and rushly wave their hands at you to go even if the car infront of you is going slow. They try to target people who they feel they can get away with. Every day since February has been a nightmare picking and dropping my son off from school because they know my car by now and are very rude to me everyday although I drive slow and watch for kids I am still a target. Other than that my son has obtained honor roll since kindergarten and has had some really great teachers.

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Posted: December 23, 2023

If your child goes to this school I urge you to dive deeper into the school processes. Ask them about what happens when a student is in crisis, or something dangerous happens. They have one staff member who is responsible for all discipline concerns. Staff members are not treated with respect and have so many useless tasks piled on them, they aren’t effectively able to teach your children. The dean and teachers are doing their best, however administration and central office are failing the students. The current 2/10 rating is more than appropriate.

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Posted: August 11, 2021

not a good school. My baby had a head injury and no one reach out and they sent him home on the bus.

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Posted: May 2, 2020

We have had many excellent teachers over the years. Most have skillfully helped our children succeed.

Posted: May 2, 2020

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The principal and assistant principal are very approachable, as is the office staff.

Posted: May 2, 2020

Posted: May 2, 2020

Excellent positive reinforcement program. Kindness is a key mission at Hillpoint

Posted: May 2, 2020

We have been blessed to have had many of the teachers we had. They are
Very skillful and effective in their teaching capabilities. We will miss Hillpoint when all of our children move to middle school

Posted: May 2, 2020

Teachers seem to provide just the right amount of homework

Posted: July 14, 2019

Posted: July 14, 2019

Over 9 years at Hillpoint for our children, we had fabulous, dedicated teachers who employed various strategies to assist our children’s needs and ensure their success.

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The Special Education team is top notch

Posted: July 14, 2019

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We were very happy over our years as a Hillpoint ES family and our children were more than prepared for Middle School.

Posted: July 9, 2019

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Posted: July 9, 2019

Test scores don’t ever tell the full story, imo. Not everyone tests well, regardless of what they learn. I judge the school by what my child is actually learning & the environment and love of learning being fostered by the school. Hillpoint ticks all the boxes. Every person working at Hillpoint that I’ve met truly loves the students and encourages the kids to be the best they can be.

I have one child with a serious medical condition and another child with severe anxiety. The faculty and staff have been supportive in keeping my children safe & excited to return to school each day.

Additionally, they offer many activities for the students & families throughout the year, both educational & social. We’ve been involved with Hillpoint since 2015 and I am very pleased with the education my kids are receiving.

Posted: October 6, 2016

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Posted: October 6, 2016

I am sad to say our family has not had a very good experience at Hillpoint Elementary. I have two children that attend there. We are going into our second year with this school. One of my children is special needs. She is on the Autism Spectrum. We have had countless meetings regarding our daughters educational needs and have come to realize The Principal and all teachers that we have dealt with thus far with the exception of one do the bare minimum when teaching our child. We feel like she is getting left behind.
In addition My daughter has encountered severe bulling. In the 2015 school year she was chocked by another student in the bathroom. This school year (2016) she was hit in the head at the playground causing a concussion and laceration to the back of her head. Mind you the very same day there were two other major injuries. Granted accidents happen and kids do occasionally get hurt but I feel like there is a pattern here. Maybe teachers should monitor the children a little better. I live right behind the school and on occasion when I'm taking my walks most of the time you will see the teachers hanging out by the door of the school that leads out to the play ground chatting instead of walking around monitoring the kids on the playground.

Posted: May 14, 2016

If your child is special needs don't expect a lot from this school. My daughter has autism and my husband and I have encountered countless issues. Solely due to lack of knowledge and training pertaining to my daughters special needs.

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Posted: March 12, 2015

I read the other reviews. You know how there is always one that...that would be me. AND I felt I needed to speak up for the few of us seen in the front entry that were not smiling. The building is new and lovely, the teachers are capable. BUT if you are a parent that has a difficulty or that has a 'less than great' child, especially Special Ed., and you say, Hey, not my child or stop what you are doing, then the story rapidly turns ugly. They have moved the front 'greeting station' CLOSE to the door--not a horrible thing but it best symbolizes the thought that they have the child and you are not welcome. I trusted them to get it right and as a result, a very bad thing happened. My child will be left behind and the best statement-as a parent, you have to assume responsibility for your child's learning. There are no five stars due here but I allow that the building and the front barrier look great. I also know that not everyone will fit like the perfect pea. I am though angry and embarrassed that I did not push my way in and often. Please do so before you choose.

Posted: June 16, 2014

This school is fantastic!!! We love everything about it. As a military family relocating, we have been blessed to have our kids attend such a great school.

Posted: May 9, 2014

This school is new which is a plus and the teachers and staff seem very good!

Posted: April 17, 2014

We all love Hillpoint Elementary the school has everything in place and very organized. They keep Childrens and Education at the front of the line and really keep the children motivated in different ways of learning material and resources as well. I have been impressed with the results of both my boys that have been students here at the new school. I have nothing but high hopes that Hillpoint willbe consider a Great school as it already has proven to be for us in our opinion. Keep doing a great job Hillpoint.

Posted: February 12, 2014

My son attended HES from Kindergarten to 1st grade. Wonderful, well-organized school with great leadership and devoted teachers. I felt as if the teachers provided my son with ample amount of individual attention, as well as a great overall classroom environment. Very please with this school!

Posted: February 11, 2014

Before you post ill-mannered comments, please be responsible enough to tell the complete story. The secretary was speaking with the parent on how refreshing she looked after retiring from the military. She said that you don't look "strung out" as meaning stressed since the parent with small children has retired from a very demanding military position. The secretary has had a wonderful relationship with this parent for 6 years. It is very disheartening to post negative comments about a person that keeps the entire school running smoothly. You should be ashamed.

Posted: February 6, 2014

One of the secretary's said to a lady "she didn't look strung-out anymore" what? I don't understand how someone can be so unprofessional & work for the public school system.

Posted: October 17, 2013

Hillpoint is great! I have a special needs kids they have been great and he has improved A LOT!!

Posted: August 8, 2013

My daughter has attended HIllpoint going on 6 years. 5th grade being the last grade Hillpoint has. I have nothing but awesome experiences all the way up. She loves this school and it will be a bittersweet day when she advances to middle school. Great teachers, staff and leadership here at Hillpoint!!

Posted: April 29, 2013

Hillpoint Elementary School I love this school it's been a great asset to our community and I hope Hillpoint will continue to provide great starts for our children in the community.

Posted: July 16, 2012

This school is a so wonderful. The teachers, principal, and all staff that worked with my child (Kindergarten) were so involved and available to me at all times. My son went to a special needs school prior to this one, and then was mainstreamed here. I could not asked for a better school for him to be placed. Not to mention it is new and clean!

Posted: August 20, 2011

My daughter is going to hillpoint to the 5th grade. She had been here since this school ever opened . She loves it there and so do i! :) If anyone one came here looking for a school i will recommend this one.

Posted: August 17, 2011

HILLPOINT IS AN EXCELLENT SCHOOL!!! I relocated here in 2010. The staff is professional and the teachers are very concern about the children's education. Teachers devote their time after school to help tutor children and they interact with parents very often. EXCELLENT SCHOOL!

Posted: December 12, 2010

I don't feel that the "3" rating for this school is in anyway indicative of the quality of this school. First, it's a brand new school, opened in 2008. My child began kindergarten there in 2009 and I have absolutely no complaints and much high praise. The teachers are wonderful, most rooms have aids. The classrooms and building are well-laid out. The staff is kind and helpful and supportive. Hillpoint also has a strong PTA. Having made comparisons with other parents, this is one of the best public elementary schools in the area, perhaps one of the best public or private.

Reviews provided by GreatSchools

# Name Type City State Overall Rating Distance
1 Regency Estates Neighborhood/Subdivision Suffolk VA 2.2 mi
2 Jolliff Woods Neighborhood/Subdivision Chesapeake VA 6.8 mi
3 Steeplechase Neighborhood/Subdivision Suffolk VA 7.2 mi
4 Western Branch Neighborhood/Subdivision Chesapeake VA 8.1 mi
5 Dock Landing Neighborhood/Subdivision Chesapeake VA 8.3 mi
6 Merrimac Landing Neighborhood/Subdivision Chesapeake VA 8.9 mi
7 Wellington Neighborhood/Subdivision Chesapeake VA 9 mi
8 Riverfront at Harbour View Neighborhood/Subdivision Suffolk VA 9.6 mi
9 Residences at Hampton Roads Crossing Neighborhood/Subdivision Suffolk VA 10.5 mi
10 Burbage Grant Neighborhood/Subdivision Suffolk VA 11.1 mi
11 Elmwood Landing Neighborhood/Subdivision Chesapeake VA 11.7 mi
12 Long Point Neighborhood/Subdivision Portsmouth VA 11.8 mi
13 Deep Creek Neighborhood/Subdivision Chesapeake VA 12 mi
14 Sawyers Mill Neighborhood/Subdivision Chesapeake VA 12.5 mi
15 Eagle Harbor Neighborhood/Subdivision Carrollton VA 12.7 mi
16 First Watch at River Pointe Condominium/Townhouse Portsmouth VA 13 mi
17 Park View Neighborhood/Subdivision Portsmouth VA 14.7 mi
18 Island Estates Neighborhood/Subdivision Chesapeake VA 15.6 mi
19 West Ghent Neighborhood/Subdivision Norfolk VA 15.7 mi
20 Dominion Lakes Neighborhood/Subdivision Chesapeake VA 15.7 mi
21 Ghent Neighborhood/Subdivision Norfolk VA 15.7 mi
# Name City State Overall Rating Distance
1 Western Branch Chesapeake VA 6.9 mi
2 Harbour View Area Suffolk VA 9.7 mi
3 Carrollton Carrollton VA 11.7 mi
4 Smithfield Smithfield VA 14.8 mi
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