Serving 770 students in grades 6-8, Hillcrest Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 770 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Hillcrest Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hillcrest Middle School is ranked #122 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Hillcrest Middle School often compared to?
Hillcrest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Middle School?
770 students attend Hillcrest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Hillcrest Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Middle School?
Hillcrest Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Middle School offer ?
Hillcrest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 770 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
