Hillcrest Environ. Science Academy serves 382 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
382 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
55%
18%
White
30%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hillcrest Environ. Science Academy?
382 students attend Hillcrest Environ. Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hillcrest Environ. Science Academy students are Black, 30% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Environ. Science Academy?
Hillcrest Environ. Science Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Environ. Science Academy offer ?
Hillcrest Environ. Science Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hillcrest Environ. Science Academy part of?
Hillcrest Environ. Science Academy is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District.
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