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
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)75%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
(15-16)98%
52%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
(15-16)2%
29%
Showing 2004–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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