Hillcrest Elementary School
9301 Thomas Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(952)681-5300
- Hillcrest Elementary School serves 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Hillcrest Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 32%.
Top Placements
Hillcrest Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Hillcrest Elementary School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2007) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 416 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hillcrest Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,784 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 60% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 9% |
| Black | 13% | 10% |
| White | 70% | 68% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.33 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bloomington Public School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hillcrest Elementary School is 271 Metro South Abe High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sun Center (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Washburn Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Minneapolis 271 Metro South Abe High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 118 students
0.7 miles
2575 W 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952)681-6172 0.7 9-12 118 - Minneapolis 271 Metro South Abe I.S. Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
0.7 miles
2575 W 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952)681-6172 0.7 9-12 n/a - Minneapolis Washburn Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 417 students
1.1 miles
8401 Xerxes Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952)681-5500 1.1 K-5 417 - Minneapolis Jefferson Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1634 students
1.3 miles
4001 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952)806-7600 1.3 9-12 1634 - Minneapolis Olson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 576 students
1.5 miles
4501 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952)806-8800 1.5 K-5 576
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