Serving 238 students in grades 1-5, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 28%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
238 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
(15-16)1%
10%
Showing 2002–2016. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
(15-16)1%
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)61%
61%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(15-16)2%
2%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
(15-16)35%
24%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
85%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 28% NM state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
238 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of Carlsbad School District.
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