Serving 365 students in grades 6-8, Hillcrest Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillcrest Middle serves the northwest part of Dalzell, SC, covering an attendance zone of approximately 63.6 square miles. Most families are typically about 10-15 minutes away from the school, with distances to the zone's furthest edge reaching up to 12.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillcrest Middle School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
365 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hillcrest Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest Middle School is 0.63, 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
#924 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
52%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest Middle School's ranking?
Hillcrest Middle School is ranked #924 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Hillcrest Middle School often compared to?
Hillcrest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ebenezer Middle School, Furman Middle School, Alice Drive Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Middle School?
365 students attend Hillcrest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hillcrest Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillcrest Middle School?
Hillcrest Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Middle School offer ?
Hillcrest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hillcrest Middle School part of?
Hillcrest Middle School is part of Sumter 01 School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
All this school cares about is test grades/being top in the district and all the events are very overpriced and they wonder why not many people show up.
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