Serving 483 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hillcrest Steam Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillcrest Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hillcrest Steam Academy's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillcrest Steam Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest Steam Academy is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#738 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
64%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest Steam Academy's ranking?
Hillcrest Steam Academy is ranked #738 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Steam Academy?
483 students attend Hillcrest Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hillcrest Steam Academy students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Steam Academy?
Hillcrest Steam Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Steam Academy offer ?
Hillcrest Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Hillcrest Steam Academy part of?
Hillcrest Steam Academy is part of Belton 124 School District.
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