Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hillcrest Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillcrest Heights Elementary serves the west part of Temple Hills, MD, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillcrest Heights Elementary School's student population of 388 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
388 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Hillcrest Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest Heights Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1275 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
32%
24%
Black
63%
32%
White
3%
31%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Hawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Hillcrest Heights Elementary School is ranked #1275 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Hillcrest Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Hillcrest Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Panorama Elementary School, Barnaby Manor Elementary School, Imagine Lincoln Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Heights Elementary School?
388 students attend Hillcrest Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Hillcrest Heights Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillcrest Heights Elementary School?
Hillcrest Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Heights Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hillcrest Heights Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Heights Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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