Serving 486 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillcrest STEAM Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire Belton, MO school district, covering approximately 42.9 square miles, with an average distance of 3.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 7.3 miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school from anywhere within the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'We inspire and empower all students to reach individual potential.'
School Rankings
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#482 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest's ranking?
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest is ranked #482 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest often compared to?
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrestis often viewed alongside schools like Kentucky Trail Elementary School, Cambridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest?
486 students attend Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest?
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest offer ?
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest part of?
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest is part of Belton 124 School District.
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