Hillcrest Middle School

401 Hillcrest School Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 584 students in grades 6-8, Hillcrest Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 584 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hillcrest Middle School's student population of 584 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
584 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Hillcrest Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#612 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
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15%
24%
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46%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
10%
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Black
72%
32%
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White
22%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
This chart display the diversity score of Hillcrest Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillcrest Middle School's ranking?
Hillcrest Middle School is ranked #612 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hillcrest Middle School often compared to?
Hillcrest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Echols Middle School, Northridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Middle School?
584 students attend Hillcrest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Hillcrest Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Middle School?
Hillcrest Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Middle School offer ?
Hillcrest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hillcrest Middle School part of?
Hillcrest Middle School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 584 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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