Serving 238 students in grades 1-5, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 28%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 28% NM state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
238 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
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