Serving 147 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hillcrest Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Asian
(15-16)1%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)24%
45%
Black
(15-16)6%
5%
White
(15-16)66%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hillcrest Academy Inc. (4328) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Academy?
147 students attend Hillcrest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hillcrest Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Hillcrest Academy offer ?
Hillcrest Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hillcrest Academy part of?
Hillcrest Academy is part of Hillcrest Academy Inc. (4328) School District.
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