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
Top Rankings
Hillcrest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hillcrest Middle School's student population of 853 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
853 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#251 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
16%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
74%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest Middle School's ranking?
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest Middle School part of?
Hillcrest Middle School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.
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.
School Reviews
5 3/10/2018
Great school awsome, food, and education, teacher's are good to
2 4/4/2011
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.
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