Serving 482 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#603 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
6%
15%
White
67%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest's ranking?
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest is ranked #603 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest?
482 students attend Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest?
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest offer ?
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest part of?
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest is part of Belton 124 School District.
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