Hillcrest

Summary:

Hillcrest is an elementary school located in Oakland, California, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 345 students. The school is part of the Oakland Unified School District, which is ranked 1160 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillcrest consistently outperforms the Oakland Unified School District and the state of California in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Hillcrest had 72.85% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 33.09% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, Hillcrest had 64.09% proficiency, while the district and state had 25.56% and 35.54%, respectively. Hillcrest has been ranked among the top 5% of elementary schools in California for the past several years, with a ranking as high as 92 out of 5,390 schools in the 2011-2012 school year. In the most recent 2023-2024 school year, Hillcrest ranked 476 out of 5,862 California elementary schools, placing it in the top 8%.

When compared to the nearby schools in the Oakland Unified School District, such as Chabot Elementary, Piedmont Avenue Elementary, and Emerson Elementary, Hillcrest's academic performance is significantly higher. However, when compared to the high-performing schools in the neighboring Piedmont City Unified School District, such as Havens Elementary, Hillcrest's performance, while still impressive, is not as dominant.


Detail:

Public K-8

 30 Marguerite Dr.
       Oakland, CA  94618-2230


(510) 879-5127

District: Oakland Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
476th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,430 Help


Students who attend Hillcrest usually attend:

High:    Oakland Technical High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.1 Help
Number of students:  345

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.0%
Two or more races:
24.3%
Asian:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.5% Help


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Compare Details Hillcrest ranks better than 91.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 49 ranked elementary schools in the Oakland Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.44. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hillcrest ranks better than 86.8% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.09. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hillcrest is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42%), two or more races (24.3%), Asian (15.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Oakland Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillcrest is 21.1, which is the 9th best among 49 elementary schools in the Oakland Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest is $5,430. 45 elementary schools in the Oakland Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillcrest:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillcrest 476th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Hillcrest in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hillcrest 366th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Hillcrest in the ranking list.)

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Oakland Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakland Unified 1160th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hillcrest

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Hillcrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 97.21 119th 4809 97.5%
2005 95.94 164th 4822 96.6%
2006 97.91 60th 4818 98.8%
2007 98.36 34th 5113 99.3%
2008 97.94 32nd 5113 99.4%
2009 97.53 29th 5193 99.4%
2010 98.02 3rd 5314 99.9%
2011 95.40 102nd 5377 98.1%
2012 94.99 92nd 5390 98.3%
2013 93.71 203rd 5530 96.3%
2015 95.76 276th 5611 95.1%
2016 95.56 273rd 5614 95.1%
2017 95.24 308th 5692 94.6%
2018 94.63 313th 5662 94.5%
2019 96.02 221st 5789 96.2%
2022 96.71 223rd 5883 96.2%
2023 94.47 394th 5874 93.3%
2024 93.44 476th 5862 91.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Hillcrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.81 179th 669 73.2%
2024 77.06 142nd 669 78.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillcrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 81.07 783rd 5511 85.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Hillcrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.34 259th 5413 95.2%
2019 97.12 81st 5492 98.5%
2022 96.45 190th 5635 96.6%
2023 92.62 461st 5617 91.8%
2024 88.96 673rd 5605 88.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Hillcrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.85 398th 5431 92.7%
2019 92.10 443rd 5510 92.0%
2022 95.69 258th 5663 95.4%
2023 93.24 409th 5650 92.8%
2024 94.28 331st 5636 94.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Hillcrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.91 156th 2737 94.3%
2019 91.31 62nd 2834 97.8%
2022 95.00 8th 2726 99.7%
2023 90.36 94th 2662 96.5%
2024 86.19 205th 2647 92.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hillcrest

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hillcrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 95.25 47th 1769 97.3%
2005 98.05 10th 1777 99.4%
2006 97.63 9th 1804 99.5%
2007 98.05 8th 1999 99.6%
2008 95.69 20th 2005 99.0%
2009 93.33 41st 2063 98.0%
2010 93.65 34th 2179 98.4%
2011 92.63 40th 2236 98.2%
2012 91.86 47th 2259 97.9%
2013 86.89 152nd 2379 93.6%
2015 96.46 64th 2477 97.4%
2016 96.22 64th 2497 97.4%
2017 95.31 119th 2508 95.3%
2018 96.58 71st 2480 97.1%
2019 97.40 56th 2715 97.9%
2022 93.63 179th 2740 93.5%
2023 94.82 161st 2802 94.3%
2024 86.09 366th 2777 86.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillcrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.18 265th 2575 89.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hillcrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.44 105th 2262 95.4%
2019 95.51 81st 2380 96.6%
2022 96.74 75th 2509 97.0%
2023 95.12 123rd 2547 95.2%
2024 71.61 601st 2546 76.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hillcrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.57 47th 2273 97.9%
2019 99.43 13th 2407 99.5%
2022 86.83 320th 2527 87.3%
2023 90.92 226th 2558 91.2%
2024 90.77 232nd 2547 90.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Hillcrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.75 91st 1496 93.9%
2019 95.68 13th 1602 99.2%
2022 93.74 30th 1555 98.1%
2023 91.68 46th 1552 97.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Hillcrest Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Hillcrest

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 193 18 24 7 1 n/a n/a 0 243
1989 179 22 23 6 1 n/a n/a 0 231
1990 174 27 21 8 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1991 170 27 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1992 182 31 20 5 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1993 170 36 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1994 180 35 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1995 231 44 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1996 231 44 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1997 225 34 13 13 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1998 187 35 19 10 1 n/a n/a 0 252
1999 186 29 15 12 2 n/a n/a 12 256
2000 169 38 13 14 1 n/a n/a 30 265
2001 177 39 23 13 1 n/a n/a 16 269
2002 188 32 19 12 1 n/a n/a 21 273
2003 188 32 19 12 1 n/a n/a 21 273
2004 188 39 24 10 1 n/a n/a 20 282
2005 184 37 25 12 3 n/a n/a 18 279
2006 179 38 32 9 3 n/a n/a 21 282
2007 195 33 30 10 1 n/a n/a 30 299
2008 201 32 26 11 n/a n/a n/a 0 270
2009 205 25 29 11 0 0 53 0 323
2010 212 20 25 16 0 0 53 0 326
2011 216 13 27 15 0 0 57 0 328
2012 220 14 31 19 0 0 50 0 334
2013 209 21 41 25 0 0 52 0 348
2014 205 24 45 26 0 0 46 0 346
2015 205 27 45 27 0 0 55 0 359
2016 213 29 40 28 0 0 56 0 366
2017 223 28 55 26 0 0 45 0 377
2018 224 28 58 28 0 0 49 0 387
2019 209 34 60 29 0 0 56 0 388
2020 209 30 58 26 0 0 77 0 400
2021 195 24 60 30 0 0 85 0 394
2022 160 26 60 25 0 0 83 0 354
2023 145 28 53 35 0 0 84 0 345

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hillcrest

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 243 10.8 22.5 n/a
1989 231 9.6 24.0 n/a
1990 230 8.0 28.7 n/a
1991 210 9.0 23.3 n/a
1992 238 9.1 26.1 5.5
1993 226 8.0 28.3 6.6
1994 235 8.4 28.0 6.4
1995 299 11.8 25.3 5.7
1996 299 11.8 25.3 5.7
1997 285 12.0 23.8 5.3
1998 252 13.1 19.2 5.2
1999 256 12.2 21.0 6.6
2000 265 15.0 17.7 5.5
2001 269 14.0 19.2 5.1
2002 273 15.0 18.2 2
2003 273 15.0 18.2 2
2004 282 15.0 18.8 0.8
2005 279 16.0 17.4 1.1
2006 282 15.5 18.2 106.9
2007 299 15.0 19.9 0.4
2008 270 17.1 15.8 0.7
2009 323 18.5 17.1 1.2
2010 326 15.0 21.7 1.8
2011 328 n/a n/a 0.9
2012 334 14.5 23.0 1.5
2013 348 14.6 23.8 3.7
2014 346 16.8 20.5 3.8
2015 359 16.0 22.4 8.1
2016 366 14.0 26.1 5.5
2017 377 16.0 23.5 8
2018 387 15.8 24.4 7.2
2019 388 17.8 21.7 9.5
2020 400 n/a n/a 9
2021 394 17.6 22.2 8.6
2022 354 17.0 20.8 15.8
2023 345 16.3 21.1 14.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hillcrest

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 243 10.8 22.5 n/a
1989 231 9.6 24.0 n/a
1990 230 8.0 28.7 n/a
1991 210 9.0 23.3 n/a
1992 238 9.1 26.1 5.5
1993 226 8.0 28.3 6.6
1994 235 8.4 28.0 6.4
1995 299 11.8 25.3 5.7
1996 299 11.8 25.3 5.7
1997 285 12.0 23.8 5.3
1998 252 13.1 19.2 5.2
1999 256 12.2 21.0 6.6
2000 265 15.0 17.7 5.5
2001 269 14.0 19.2 5.1
2002 273 15.0 18.2 2
2003 273 15.0 18.2 2
2004 282 15.0 18.8 0.8
2005 279 16.0 17.4 1.1
2006 282 15.5 18.2 106.9
2007 299 15.0 19.9 0.4
2008 270 17.1 15.8 0.7
2009 323 18.5 17.1 1.2
2010 326 15.0 21.7 1.8
2011 328 n/a n/a 0.9
2012 334 14.5 23.0 1.5
2013 348 14.6 23.8 3.7
2014 346 16.8 20.5 3.8
2015 359 16.0 22.4 8.1
2016 366 14.0 26.1 5.5
2017 377 16.0 23.5 8
2018 387 15.8 24.4 7.2
2019 388 17.8 21.7 9.5
2020 400 n/a n/a 9
2021 394 17.6 22.2 8.6
2022 354 17.0 20.8 15.8
2023 345 16.3 21.1 14.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201284.0%0.0%2.0%14.0%91.0%93.0%98.0%91.0%95.0%
201394.0%2.0%2.0%2.0%94.0%96.0%96.0%94.0%94.0%
201498.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%
201584.0%0.0%0.0%16.0%98.0%91.0%100.0%93.0%100.0%
201698.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
2017≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
201896.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201993.0%0.0%0.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
202089.2%0.0%3.1%93.9%93.9%92.3%92.3%93.9%
202156.8%0.0%0.0%59.1%59.1%56.8%59.1%59.1%
202291.3%0.0%0.0%91.3%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillcrest

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,430

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillcrest

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 221st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 394th of 5874 Elementary schools
 2.9%
Ranks 56th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 161st of 2802 Middle schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hillcrest)9375.6
 17.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oakland Unified)3533.7
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest)95.284.4
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oakland Unified)39.235.7
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hillcrest)77.872.1
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oakland Unified)35.734
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest)77.861.4
 16.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oakland Unified)33.332.3
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hillcrest)81.389.2
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oakland Unified)37.536.7
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest)7567.6
 7.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oakland Unified)28.327
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Hillcrest)60.483.8
 23.4%
   5th Grade Science (Oakland Unified)23.825.2
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hillcrest)97.178.3
 18.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oakland Unified)29.327.6
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest)88.278.3
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oakland Unified)22.419
 3.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hillcrest)93.675
 18.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oakland Unified)30.632.5
 1.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest)9064.3
 25.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oakland Unified)22.121.1
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hillcrest)86.286.2
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oakland Unified)31.133.4
 2.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest)6958.6
 10.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oakland Unified)21.320.5
 0.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Hillcrest)58.648.3
 10.3%
   8th Grade Science (Oakland Unified)17.620.6
 3%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students388345
 11.1%
African American3428
 17.6%
American Indian00
Asian6053
 11.7%
Hispanic2935
 20.7%
Pacific Islander00
White209145
 30.6%
Two or More Races5684
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.5%14.5%
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest

Students who attend Hillcrest usually go on to attend:

High : Oakland Technical High

In the 2022-23 school year, 345 students attended Hillcrest.

Yes. Hillcrest ranks in the top 8.1% of California elementary schools.

Students at Hillcrest are 42% White, 24% Two or more races, 15% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 8% African American.


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