Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hillcrest School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Utah state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Utah state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
66%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% UT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% UT state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest School?
372 students attend Hillcrest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hillcrest School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hillcrest School offer ?
Hillcrest School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hillcrest School part of?
Hillcrest School is part of Alpine School District.
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