Hillcrest Elementary School
Hillcrest Elementary School serves 566 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Hillcrest Elementary School's student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 566 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hillcrest Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #532 out of 2039 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 4% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 23% |
| Black | 3% | 4% |
| White | 64% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Oak Harbor School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hillcrest Elementary School is Igrad Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Homeconnection (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Broadview Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Oak Harbor Igrad Academy Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 8 students
0.3 miles
#1 Wildcat Way
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(253) 373-4723 0.3 9-12 8 - Oak Harbor Oak Harbor High School Math: 41% | Reading: 77%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,554 student10
0.3 miles
950 Nw 2nd Ave.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5400 0.3 9-12 1,554 - Oak Harbor Broadview Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-4 | 434 students10
0.6 miles
473 Sw Fairhaven Dr.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5801 0.6 K-4 434 - Oak Harbor Homeconnection Alternative School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-12 | 167 students10
0.9 miles
350 S. Oak Harbor St.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-8826 0.9 K-12 167 - Oak Harbor Oak Harbor Intermediate School Math: 45% | Reading: 57%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-6 | 900 students10
0.9 miles
150 Sw Sixth Ave.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5300 0.9 5-6 900
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