Serving 853 students in grades 7-8, Hillcrest Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 853 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Hillcrest Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hillcrest Middle School is ranked #251 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Middle School?
853 students attend Hillcrest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hillcrest Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Middle School?
Hillcrest Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Middle School offer ?
Hillcrest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hillcrest Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Hillcrest Middle School located?
Hillcrest Middle School is located in the Hillcrest Ranch Homeowners neighborhood of Glendale, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in Hillcrest Ranch Homeowners.
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The nearest high school and middle school to Hillcrest Middle School is Mountain Ridge High School (0.5 miles away)
Great school awsome, food, and education, teacher's are good to
- Posted by Parent - Jared
24/4/2011
What a joke. I moved my son from the Magnet program to this school. What a mistake. I have no faith in the administration to do their job.
I have complained to principal about bullying and found they are doing nothing about it.
- Posted by Parent - scott
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 853 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
