James Madison School vs. Hillcrest School
Should I attend James Madison School or Hillcrest School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
James Madison School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Hillcrest School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, James Madison School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hillcrest School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
378 students
320 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#954 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#763 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
55
43
Grade 1 Students
47
38
Grade 2 Students
53
51
Grade 3 Students
53
50
Grade 4 Students
48
47
Grade 5 Students
55
53
Grade 6 Students
51
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
71%
48%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
22%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
