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Hillcrest Elementary School

30 Griswold Street
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Hillcrest Elementary School serves 146 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Hillcrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Hillcrest Elementary School's student population of 146 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
146 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
16%
24%
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Black
n/a
10%
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White
75%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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What schools are Hillcrest Elementary School often compared to?
Hillcrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
146 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of Gill-Montague School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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