Hillcrest Elementary School
Hillcrest Elementary School serves 456 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Hillcrest Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Students: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillcrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Hillcrest Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillcrest Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#475 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
8%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
3%
5%
White
63%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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