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Hillcrest Middle School

22833 N 71st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310

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Tel: (623) 445-3300

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Hillcrest Middle School serves 730 students in grades 7-8.

Hillcrest Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 730 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hillcrest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Hillcrest Middle School's student population of 730 students has declined by 27% over five school years.

The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8

Total Students

730 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Hillcrest Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Hillcrest Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AZ)

Overall Testing Rank

#306 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Hillcrest Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

49%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hillcrest Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillcrest Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hillcrest Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

14%

46%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hillcrest Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

79%

36%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Hillcrest Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.36

0.65

This chart display the diversity score of Hillcrest Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

13%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hillcrest Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillcrest Middle School's ranking?

Hillcrest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Hillcrest Middle School?

730 students attend Hillcrest Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Hillcrest Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Middle School?

Hillcrest Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

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 Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break Day- No School

April 07, 2023 (Friday)

Last Day for Students - Half Day

May 19, 2023 (Friday)

School Reviews

5 3/10/2018

Great school awsome, food, and education, teacher's are good to

- Posted by Parent - Jared

2 4/4/2011

What a joke. I moved my son from the Magnet program to this school. What a mistake. I have no faith in the administration to do their job. I have complained to principal about bullying and found they are doing nothing about it.

- Posted by Parent - scott

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 730 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education