Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Hillcrest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
592 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
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