Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
373 students
Showing 2011–2020. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
24 teachers
Showing 2011–2020. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
35%
Hispanic
(19-20)5%
12%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(19-20)79%
22%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
(19-20)10%
61%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (18-19)
88%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
373 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
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 Hamilton County School District.
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