Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillcrest Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Dublin, GA, encompassing approximately 16.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of just 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillcrest Elementary School's student population of 546 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
546 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hillcrest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1506 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest Elementary School's ranking?
Hillcrest Elementary School is ranked #1506 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Hillcrest Elementary School often compared to?
Hillcrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Susie Dasher by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
546 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of Dublin City School District.
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