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Pinedale Elementary School vs. Hillcrest Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Pinedale Elementary School
207 Plaza Dr
Enterprise, AL 36330
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Hillcrest Elementary School
400 East Watts Avenue
Enterprise, AL 36330
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Pinedale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Hillcrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Pinedale Elementary School is ranked #333 in Alabama as of 2023, showing a decline from its peak rank of #110 in 2013 and #160 in 2021, placing it in the top 30% of public schools statewide.
Math proficiency at Pinedale was 49% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, but declined from 60% in 2019; reading proficiency was 49%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%.
Enrollment decreased from 517 students in 2021 to 361 in recent data, with minority enrollment consistently high at 56%, including substantial Hispanic and Black student populations.
The school serves grades kindergarten through 6 with 361 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than historic ratios above 18:1.
Pinedale is Title I eligible with 223 students qualifying for free lunch, representing 62% of enrollment, reflecting socioeconomic shifts over recent years.
Hillcrest Elementary School ranked #159 in Alabama for 2023, maintaining a position among the top 20% of public schools in the state, though its ranking declined from #86 in 2021.
Math proficiency was 55% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency stood at 63%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 50% to 54%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 768 students in grades K–6 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023; minority enrollment was 47%, reflecting a diverse student body including 147 Hispanic and 160 Black students.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 51% in 2023 from 43% in 2022, indicating a socioeconomic shift among the student population over recent years.
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
361 students
768 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pinedale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hillcrest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pinedale Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hillcrest Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pinedale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hillcrest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pinedale Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Enterprise City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Enterprise City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#333 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
#159 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pinedale Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hillcrest Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 20% in AL)
55%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinedale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinedale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinedale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pinedale Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hillcrest Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
52
104
Grade 1 Students
46
100
Grade 2 Students
49
108
Grade 3 Students
46
112
Grade 4 Students
64
114
Grade 5 Students
44
120
Grade 6 Students
60
110

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pinedale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pinedale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pinedale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
25%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pinedale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
44%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pinedale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pinedale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Enterprise City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pinedale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pinedale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hillcrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pinedale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hillcrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Enterprise City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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