Serving 682 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hill Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hill Creek Elementary School's student population of 682 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
682 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hill Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hill Creek Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1916 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
57%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hill Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Hill Creek Elementary School is ranked #1916 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hill Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Hill Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pepper Drive Elementary School, Cajon Park Elementary School, Rio Seco Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Hill Creek Elementary School?
682 students attend Hill Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Hill Creek Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hill Creek Elementary School?
Hill Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hill Creek Elementary School offer ?
Hill Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hill Creek Elementary School part of?
Hill Creek Elementary School is part of Santee School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School - Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last day of school!
June 12, 2024 (Wednesday)
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