Hillcrest Middle School serves 756 students in grades 6-8.
Hillcrest Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillcrest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hillcrest Middle School's student population of 756 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
756 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hillcrest Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hillcrest Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 940 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
14%
28%
Black
7%
13%
White
67%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest Middle School's ranking?
Hillcrest Middle School is ranked #154 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Middle School?
756 students attend Hillcrest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Hillcrest Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Middle School?
Hillcrest Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Middle School offer ?
Hillcrest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest Middle School part of?
Hillcrest Middle School is part of Trumbull School District.
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