Serving 778 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 778 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Hillcrest Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hillcrest Elementary School is ranked #391 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Hillcrest Elementary School often compared to?
Hillcrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyline Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
778 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 778 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
