Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hillcrest School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Hillcrest School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#763 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
45%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
48%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest School's ranking?
Hillcrest School is ranked #763 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest School?
336 students attend Hillcrest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hillcrest School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hillcrest School offer ?
Hillcrest School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hillcrest School part of?
Hillcrest School is part of Ogden City School District.
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