Hillcrest Middle School (Closed 2023)

8040 Yermoland Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 436 students in grades 7-8, Hillcrest Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75% (which was equal to the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
436 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(15-16)
75%
75%
(15-16)
70%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
98%
52%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
13%
White
(15-16)
2%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Middle School?
436 students attend Hillcrest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Hillcrest Middle School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
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 Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Middle School offer ?
Hillcrest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hillcrest Middle School part of?
Hillcrest Middle School is part of Ysleta Independent School District.

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