Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillcrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hillcrest Elementary School's student population of 489 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillcrest Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#115 out of 1196 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
15%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
73%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest Elementary School's ranking?
Hillcrest Elementary School is ranked #115 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Hillcrest Elementary School often compared to?
Hillcrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastside School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
489 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of North Bend SD 13 School District.
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