Hillcrest Elementary School
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hillcrest Elementary School often compared to?
Hillcrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Polk Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
715 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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