Hillcrest Academy (Closed 2018)

4710 E. Baseline Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85206
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

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
147 students

Showing 2009–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(15-16)
20-29%
39%
(15-16)
40-49%
40%
American Indian
(14-15)
2%
5%

Showing 2003–2015. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
(14-15)
1%
3%

Showing 2005–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
(14-15)
16%
45%

Showing 2005–2015. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Black
(14-15)
7%
5%

Showing 2005–2015. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

White
(14-15)
72%
40%

Showing 2005–2015. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
(14-15)
2%
2%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
41%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hillcrest Academy Inc. (4328) School District
Source: 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?
72% of Hillcrest Academy students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% 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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