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Hillcrest Elementary School

9301 Thomas Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50% in MN
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Hillcrest Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
353 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Hillcrest Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#901 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hillcrest Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hillcrest Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
65%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hillcrest Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest Elementary School's ranking?
Hillcrest Elementary School is ranked #901 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hillcrest Elementary School often compared to?
Hillcrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olson Elementary School, Poplar Bridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
353 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of Bloomington Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Hillcrest Elementary School located?
Hillcrest Elementary School is located in the West Bloomington neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 16 other public schools located in West Bloomington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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