Serving 587 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillcrest Elementary serves the southern part of the Troy, TN school district, covering an area of approximately 100 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 10.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillcrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hillcrest Elementary School's student population of 587 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
587 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Preparing Students for the Challenges of Tomorrow
School Rankings
Hillcrest Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest Elementary School's ranking?
Hillcrest Elementary School is ranked #248 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hillcrest Elementary School often compared to?
Hillcrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Road Elementary School, Black Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
587 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of Obion County School District.
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