Hillcrest Elementary

Summary:

Hillcrest Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 454 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Orange County Public Schools district, Hillcrest consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance that exceeds district and state averages.

Hillcrest Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, which are significantly higher than the district and state. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had a 90% proficiency rate in 3rd grade ELA, compared to 57% for the district and 55% for the state. Additionally, Hillcrest's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was 79%, surpassing the district's 61% and the state's 53%. This consistent academic achievement suggests the school has effective teaching practices, a strong curriculum, and a supportive learning environment.

Beyond its academic prowess, Hillcrest Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of non-White students (58.15%) compared to nearby schools like Audubon Park School, Lake Como School, and Princeton Elementary. Additionally, Hillcrest has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 3.6% to 8.3% over the past few years, which is lower than the district and state averages. This suggests the school has effective strategies to promote regular attendance, a crucial factor for student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

1010 E Concord St
Orlando, FL 32803

(407) 245-1770

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
81^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,502

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 454

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.9%

Hispanic:

27.8%

African American:

16.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hillcrest Elementary ranks better than 96.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 8^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.33. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Hillcrest Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.9%), Hispanic (27.8%), African American (16.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary is 15.6, which is the 68^th best among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Hillcrest Elementary employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest Elementary is $10,502. 108 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hillcrest Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hillcrest Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	37.61	1098^th	1688	35.0%
2007	47.18	997^th	1786	44.2%
2008	47.69	989^th	1789	44.7%
2009	43.38	1116^th	1847	39.6%
2010	64.86	701^st	1919	63.5%
2011	69.68	603^rd	1985	69.6%
2012	82.77	294^th	1984	85.2%
2013	83.31	281^st	2029	86.2%
2014	92.52	82^nd	2064	96.0%
2016	85.21	264^th	2087	87.4%
2017	88.26	198^th	2112	90.6%
2018	87.61	216^th	2118	89.8%
2019	91.85	102^nd	2182	95.3%
2021	91.03	152^nd	2247	93.2%
2022	95.34	42^nd	2219	98.1%
2023	87.10	244^th	2240	89.1%
2024	93.33	81^st	2256	96.4%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a teacher
Sunday, July 21, 2013

There was a change in administration beginning the 2012-2013 school year and foreign language curriculum was adopted for the Spanish and French academies. The principal is professional, accessible and passionate about student success and parent input and involvement and has raised the standard for both faculty and staff and the foreign language magnet program. There is a high expectation for Common Core standards to be taught with rigor but a dire need for upgraded technology in the school to prepare for OCPS and state target of full digital curriculum by 2016. A proactive PTA and SAC works cooperatively with administration and the future is bright for Hillcrest. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Most parents are concerned about the direction the school is headed in. The principal is confrontational and unapproachable with adults and children.

While many of the teachers are very good, there has been substantial teacher turnover in the last 4 years.

The language program for Spanish is almost none existent at this point. It used to be an immersion school where certain subjects(like social studies) were taught in Spanish. Now Spanish essentially is a vocabulary subject where the teacher stresses vocabulary words and little discussion or communication in Spanish.

If you want your child to go to a school where the parents care about education, Hillcrest could be for you. If you want your child to learn Spanish, you will be disappointed unless the administration changes. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hillcrest Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	173	65	39	94	1	n/a	n/a	0	372
1989	169	61	34	96	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
1990	130	62	38	118	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
1991	141	35	40	140	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
1992	139	51	61	133	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
1993	133	57	69	111	0	n/a	n/a	0	370
1994	115	50	80	76	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1995	113	55	97	69	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
1996	113	55	97	69	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
1997	101	44	87	110	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
1998	88	59	54	89	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
1999	98	74	69	98	1	n/a	n/a	0	340
2000	113	96	79	85	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
2001	119	105	89	106	0	n/a	n/a	0	419
2002	132	65	85	96	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
2003	132	65	85	96	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
2004	128	70	84	88	0	n/a	n/a	0	370
2005	145	52	88	76	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
2006	147	91	72	70	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
2007	143	74	84	58	1	n/a	n/a	10	370
2008	155	68	82	58	1	n/a	n/a	13	377
2009	182	66	61	51	0	n/a	n/a	13	373
2010	205	51	55	59	0	n/a	n/a	16	386
2011	220	65	52	78	0	1	16	0	432
2012	234	65	44	85	0	2	22	0	452
2013	231	85	40	93	1	1	22	0	473
2014	216	78	37	104	3	2	22	0	462
2015	207	82	33	119	1	2	19	0	463
2016	202	74	26	107	2	2	19	0	432
2017	193	72	17	112	3	2	18	0	417
2018	190	55	17	107	0	2	19	0	390
2019	189	50	18	98	0	4	23	0	382
2020	192	70	14	110	0	5	27	0	418
2021	184	72	14	105	0	2	25	0	402
2022	181	67	12	126	0	1	37	0	424
2023	190	73	19	126	0	1	45	0	454

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	372	29.0	12.8	69.9
1989	360	30.0	12.0	71.1
1990	348	30.0	11.6	72.1
1991	356	30.0	11.8	0
1992	384	32.0	12.0	1.8
1993	370	32.0	11.6	6.2
1994	321	29.0	11.1	34
1995	334	28.0	11.9	66.8
1996	334	28.0	11.9	66.8
1997	342	26.0	13.2	63.5
1998	290	29.0	10.0	52.1
1999	340	31.0	11.0	68.2
2000	373	32.0	11.7	67
2001	419	29.0	14.4	72.3
2002	378	30.0	12.6	61.6
2003	378	30.0	12.6	61.6
2004	370	29.0	12.8	47.3
2005	361	27.0	13.4	55.4
2006	380	23.0	16.5	46.6
2007	370	27.0	13.7	43.3
2008	377	26.0	14.5	39.6
2009	373	25.6	14.9	36.4
2010	386	24.0	16.0	34.3
2011	432	29.0	14.8	31
2012	452	30.0	15.0	30.1
2013	473	31.0	15.2	31.3
2014	462	31.0	14.9	35.1
2015	463	32.0	14.4	37.8
2016	432	30.0	14.4	36.3
2017	417	30.0	13.9	35.7
2018	390	29.0	13.4	30.8
2019	382	28.0	13.6	28.3
2020	418	29.0	14.4	25.8
2021	402	31.0	12.9	26.1
2022	424	30.0	14.1	19.1
2023	454	29.0	15.6	24

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	372	29.0	12.8	69.9
1989	360	30.0	12.0	71.1
1990	348	30.0	11.6	72.1
1991	356	30.0	11.8	0
1992	384	32.0	12.0	1.8
1993	370	32.0	11.6	6.2
1994	321	29.0	11.1	34
1995	334	28.0	11.9	66.8
1996	334	28.0	11.9	66.8
1997	342	26.0	13.2	63.5
1998	290	29.0	10.0	52.1
1999	340	31.0	11.0	68.2
2000	373	32.0	11.7	67
2001	419	29.0	14.4	72.3
2002	378	30.0	12.6	61.6
2003	378	30.0	12.6	61.6
2004	370	29.0	12.8	47.3
2005	361	27.0	13.4	55.4
2006	380	23.0	16.5	46.6
2007	370	27.0	13.7	43.3
2008	377	26.0	14.5	39.6
2009	373	25.6	14.9	36.4
2010	386	24.0	16.0	34.3
2011	432	29.0	14.8	31
2012	452	30.0	15.0	30.1
2013	473	31.0	15.2	31.3
2014	462	31.0	14.9	35.1
2015	463	32.0	14.4	37.8
2016	432	30.0	14.4	36.3
2017	417	30.0	13.9	35.7
2018	390	29.0	13.4	30.8
2019	382	28.0	13.6	28.3
2020	418	29.0	14.4	25.8
2021	402	31.0	12.9	26.1
2022	424	30.0	14.1	19.1
2023	454	29.0	15.6	24

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillcrest Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$225 (2.5%)	$8,695 (97.5%)	$8,920
2019	$171 (1.7%)	$9,687 (98.3%)	$9,858
2020	$256 (2.5%)	$9,927 (97.5%)	$10,185
2021	$667 (6.3%)	$9,966 (93.7%)	$10,632
2022	$1,319 (12.2%)	$9,524 (87.8%)	$10,844
2023	$1,179 (11.2%)	$9,323 (88.8%)	$10,502

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillcrest Elementary

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 102^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 244^th of 2240 Elementary schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillcrest Elementary)	91	88	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest Elementary)	79	81	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillcrest Elementary)	79	84	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest Elementary)	84	87	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillcrest Elementary)	85	89	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest Elementary)	82	85	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Hillcrest Elementary)	84	82	2%
5th Grade Science (Orange)	54	59	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	382	454	18.8%
African American	50	73	46%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	18	19	5.6%
Hispanic	98	126	28.6%
Pacific Islander	4	1	75%
White	189	190	0.5%
Two or More Races	23	45	95.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.3%	24%	4.3%

Schools Near Hillcrest Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hillcrest Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	1010 E Concord St	Orlando	32803	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 245-1770	454	29	15.6	24.0%	190 (41.9%)	73 (16.1%)	126 (27.8%)	19 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (9.9%)	93.3	81^st of 2256 public elementary schools	96.4%		87.1	244^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.1%	163	90.0	83.0	76.0				87.0	79.0	78.0				79.0						$10,502	$1,179	$9,323
Lake Eola Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	135 N Magnolia Ave	Orlando	32801	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 246-0900	206	13	15.8	1.5%	81 (39.3%)	47 (22.8%)	56 (27.2%)	9 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.3%)	27.4	1700^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.6%		64.1	752^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	66.4%	948	50.0	30.0	41.0	52.0	45.0	68.0	39.0	22.0	31.0	43.0	31.0	50.0	55.0	44.0	82.0				$4,778	$74	$4,704
Kelly Park School	Public	PK, KG-8	4700 Jason Dwelley Parkway	Apopka	32712	Orange County	Orange	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(407) 317-3200	793	47	16.8	48.2%	305 (38.5%)	178 (22.4%)	252 (31.8%)	15 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.8%)	37 (4.7%)	80	409^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.9%					(n/a)	70.0	64.0	78.0	66.0	55.0	58.0	67.0	66.0	84.0	73.0	47.0	83.0	82.0	59.0	94.0	100.0		71.0	$7,008	$643	$6,365
Hamlin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	16145 Silver Grove Boulevard	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(407) 317-3200	564	34	16.5	12.9%	291 (51.6%)	24 (4.3%)	187 (33.2%)	45 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.8%)	95.9	35^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.4%					(n/a)	87.0	81.0	80.0				93.0	89.0	87.0				82.0						$6,281	$617	$5,664
Panther Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10151 Summerlake Groves Street	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(407) 317-3200	605	32	18.9	16.5%	255 (42.1%)	36 (6.0%)	252 (41.7%)	40 (6.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.5%)	72.5	582^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	74.2%					(n/a)	57.0	66.0	58.0				68.0	72.0	64.0				69.0						$5,736	$570	$5,167
Atwater Bay Elementary	Public	K-5	11000 Atwater Bay Drive	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 317-3200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mater Academy Narcoossee	Public, Charter	K-8	8315 Academy Dr	Orlando	32827	Orange County	Orange	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(321) 677-1727	418	31	13.4	10.5%	98 (23.4%)	23 (5.5%)	259 (62.0%)	23 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (2.9%)	66.8	703^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	68.8%					(n/a)	65.0	59.0	58.0	70.0	69.0	67.0	82.0	63.0	55.0	62.0	68.0	68.0	54.0	30.0	80.0		91.0	80.0	$15,153	$3,208	$11,945
Ocps Academic Center For Excellence	Public	PK, KG-8	701 W Livingston St	Orlando	32803	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 866-1280	998	64	15.5	87.2%	34 (3.4%)	834 (83.6%)	99 (9.9%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	22 (2.2%)	9.9	2154^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.5%		6.3	2187^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.4%	33	25.0	17.0	38.0	20.0	10.0	24.0	22.0	13.0	41.0	17.0	14.0	12.0	49.0	22.0	32.0			25.0	$12,778	$3,146	$9,632
Audubon Park School	Public	PK, KG-8	1500 Falcon Dr	Orlando	32803	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 317-5829	1,123	73	15.3	22.5%	703 (62.6%)	83 (7.4%)	226 (20.1%)	39 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	70 (6.2%)	91.5	127^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.4%		91.3	133^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	94.1%	6	82.0	78.0	81.0	77.0	77.0	63.0	82.0	80.0	82.0	81.0	83.0	93.0	85.0	73.0	100.0			86.0	$11,956	$1,838	$10,119
Lake Como School	Public	PK, KG-8	2450 E Gore St	Orlando	32806	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 897-6420	885	61	14.5	53.9%	340 (38.4%)	178 (20.1%)	311 (35.1%)	14 (1.6%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.1%)	59.4	875^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.2%		50.3	1090^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.3%	215	54.0	56.0	59.0	60.0	45.0	49.0	66.0	64.0	54.0	54.0	29.0	70.0	64.0	43.0	71.0			64.0	$11,403	$1,736	$9,667

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest Elementary

How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 454 students attended Hillcrest Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Hillcrest Elementary?

Students at Hillcrest Elementary are 42% White, 28% Hispanic, 16% African American, 10% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What district is Hillcrest Elementary in?

Orange

Is Hillcrest Elementary a good school?

Yes! Hillcrest Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 81^st of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

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