Hillcrest Elementary School

1500 Nw 2nd Ave.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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9/
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Top 20%
Serving 460 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : Hillcrest Elementary serves the southwest part of Oak Harbor, WA, covering an area of approximately 21.1 square miles, where most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point being about 5.3 miles away.
  • 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

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary School's student population of 460 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
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
School Motto
Doing What's Best for Kids

School Rankings

Hillcrest Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#320 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

70-74%
41%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

60-64%
53%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
7%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
14%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White
62%
47%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
2%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
13%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
38%
0.58

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
28.9%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillcrest Elementary School's ranking?
Hillcrest Elementary School is ranked #320 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Hillcrest Elementary School often compared to?
Hillcrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broad View Elementary School, Crescent Harbor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
460 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of Oak Harbor School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : Hillcrest Elementary serves the southwest part of Oak Harbor, WA, covering an area of approximately 21.1 square miles, where most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point being about 5.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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