Hillcrest School (Closed 2021)
Hillcrest School served 315 students in grades 6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 48%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 63%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
315 students

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)42%
48%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)58%
63%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%

Hispanic
(15-16)3%
6%

Black
(15-16)3%
16%

White
(15-16)94%
72%

Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%


Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% MO state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% MO state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest School?
315 students attend Hillcrest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hillcrest School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillcrest School offer ?
Hillcrest School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Hillcrest School part of?
Hillcrest School is part of Lebanon R-III School District.
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