Serving 60 students in grades 6-12, Hillcrest School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillcrest School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hillcrest School's student population of 60 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillcrest School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1722 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
23%
14%
Black
43%
9%
White
27%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest School's ranking?
Hillcrest School is ranked #1722 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillcrest School?
The graduation rate of Hillcrest School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hillcrest School?
60 students attend Hillcrest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hillcrest School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillcrest School offer ?
Hillcrest School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest School part of?
Hillcrest School is part of Kenosha School District.
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