Hillcrest School District

146 S Main St
Strawberry, AR 72469
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Hillcrest School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 253 students in Hillcrest School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Arkansas.
Public Elementary School in Hillcrest School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
704 Schools
# Students
434 Students
307,363 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
20,447 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

District Rank

Hillcrest School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#74 out of 259 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Hillcrest   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hillcrest   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillcrest   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hillcrest   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Hillcrest   School District and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,737 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
5,477 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
44,047 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
n/a
59,055 Students
% Black Students
n/a
19%
# White Students
422 Students
179,571 Students
% White Students
97%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,201 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
14,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
48
13,650
# Students in K Grade:
34
34,232
# Students in 1st Grade:
26
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
33
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
27
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
32
21,283
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
15,857
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
1,398
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
1,520
# Students in 11th Grade:
30
1,277
# Students in 12th Grade:
25
1,201
# Ungraded Students:
-
68

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,509 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,014 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,371 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Hillcrest   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$7 MM
$6,327 MM
This chart displays total spending of Hillcrest   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,509
$12,914
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Hillcrest   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,014
$12,826
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Hillcrest   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hillcrest School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
180 School St
Lynn, AR 72440
(870) 528-3462
Grades: PK-6
| 253 students

Recent Articles

Will Single Sex Classrooms Save Public Schools?
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save Public Schools?
Learn about the benefits of single sex classrooms and why public schools are hoping this type of classroom will save the American school system.
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Quick Links