Serving 495 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillcrest School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillcrest School's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillcrest School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
35%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
60%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest School's ranking?
Hillcrest School is ranked #386 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest School?
495 students attend Hillcrest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hillcrest School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Hillcrest School offer ?
Hillcrest School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hillcrest School part of?
Hillcrest School is part of Logan City School District.
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