Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
395 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
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