Hillcrest Elementary School

2601 Bond Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hillcrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary School's student population of 592 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hillcrest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1923 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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32%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
8%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
43%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
31%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hillcrest Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillcrest Elementary School's ranking?
Hillcrest Elementary School is ranked #1923 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hillcrest Elementary School often compared to?
Hillcrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aronimink Elementary School, Upper Darby Kdg Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
592 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of Upper Darby School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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