Serving 147 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hillcrest Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Asian
(15-16)1%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)24%
45%
Black
(15-16)6%
5%
White
(15-16)66%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hillcrest Academy Inc. (4328) School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Academy?
147 students attend Hillcrest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hillcrest Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Hillcrest Academy offer ?
Hillcrest Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hillcrest Academy part of?
Hillcrest Academy is part of Hillcrest Academy Inc. (4328) School District.
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