Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1851 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
66%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
29%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest Elementary School's ranking?
Hillcrest Elementary School is ranked #1851 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
271 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 3% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of Dumas Independent School District.
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