Serving 315 students in grades 6, Hillcrest School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
315 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)42%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)58%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)3%
6%
Black
(15-16)3%
16%
White
(15-16)94%
72%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% MO state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% MO state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest School?
315 students attend Hillcrest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hillcrest School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hillcrest School offer ?
Hillcrest School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Hillcrest School part of?
Hillcrest School is part of Lebanon R-III School District.
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