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Hillcrest Elementary

Summary:

Hillcrest Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 652 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student population, and relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools.

Hillcrest Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of Maryland elementary schools, with a 4-star or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly outperforms the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 57.7% of Hillcrest students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 19.3% for Baltimore County and 24.1% for Maryland. In English Language Arts, 72.8% of Hillcrest students were proficient or better, compared to 41.9% for Baltimore County and 48.4% for Maryland.

Hillcrest Elementary's student population is racially diverse, with a makeup of 55.67% White, 9.66% African American, 11.96% Hispanic, 17.64% Asian, and 4.45% two or more races. This diversity is notable compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Edmondson Heights Elementary and Beechfield Elementary/Middle, which have a higher concentration of specific racial groups. Additionally, Hillcrest Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 19.85% to 34.36% over the past three school years, significantly lower than the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1500 Frederick Rd
       Baltimore, MD  21228-5019

(410) 887-0820

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
112th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,589 Help


Students who attend Hillcrest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Catonsville Middle
High:    Catonsville High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  652

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.7%
Asian:
17.6%
Hispanic:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hillcrest Elementary ranks better than 87% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 17th among 108 ranked elementary schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.85. (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 Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.7%), Asian (17.6%), Hispanic (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary is 15.4. 64 elementary schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest Elementary is $15,589. 103 elementary schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Baltimore County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore County Public Schools 17th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hillcrest Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 20.07 671st 803 16.4%
2005 9.70 741st 805 8.0%
2006 11.64 724th 804 10.0%
2007 11.10 738th 818 9.8%
2008 83.07 90th 838 89.3%
2009 84.48 65th 850 92.4%
2010 85.46 49th 855 94.3%
2011 87.20 22nd 853 97.4%
2012 86.00 25th 857 97.1%
2013 86.86 25th 847 97.0%
2014 86.07 52nd 867 94.0%
2015 88.24 104th 859 87.9%
2016 88.53 100th 845 88.2%
2017 89.86 87th 847 89.7%
2018 88.21 85th 857 90.1%
2019 91.53 67th 853 92.1%
2021 81.48 113th 802 85.9%
2022 81.33 156th 862 81.9%
2023 77.61 186th 855 78.2%
2024 85.85 112th 859 87.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.51 25th 546 95.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.44 114th 796 85.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.03 121st 788 84.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.45 98th 128 23.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.71 123rd 504 75.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.85 263rd 347 24.2%
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Rank History for White students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.45 61st 528 88.4%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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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
1989 579 28 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1990 563 23 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1991 635 34 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 676
1992 698 38 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 744
1993 696 47 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 751
1994 751 47 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 809
1995 759 71 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 846
1996 759 71 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 846
1997 725 67 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 807
1998 712 70 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1999 487 132 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 631
2000 489 141 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2001 487 144 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2002 496 135 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2003 496 135 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2004 481 140 14 7 0 n/a n/a 0 642
2005 474 136 15 16 1 n/a n/a 0 642
2006 466 143 10 23 2 n/a n/a 0 644
2007 460 131 21 20 2 n/a n/a 0 634
2008 474 139 22 25 1 n/a n/a 0 661
2009 467 132 26 25 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2010 501 127 29 28 3 n/a n/a 0 688
2011 501 108 31 34 2 0 32 0 708
2012 533 94 34 44 4 1 41 0 751
2013 575 99 38 58 3 1 41 0 815
2014 565 90 51 70 2 4 35 0 817
2015 535 98 57 78 2 5 33 0 808
2016 512 90 47 65 1 3 35 0 753
2017 470 97 54 61 0 2 34 0 718
2018 450 86 67 57 1 3 34 0 698
2019 414 71 89 64 1 2 34 0 675
2020 409 75 98 81 1 2 32 0 698
2021 387 74 123 80 1 1 26 0 692
2022 391 66 108 85 1 1 23 0 675
2023 363 63 115 78 2 2 29 0 652

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
1989 618 27.4 22.5 n/a
1990 592 26.0 22.7 3.2
1991 676 29.0 23.3 3
1992 744 32.4 22.9 4.7
1993 751 34.3 21.9 4.7
1994 809 35.7 22.7 5.8
1995 846 42.7 19.8 8.3
1996 846 42.7 19.8 8.3
1997 807 41.0 19.7 9.5
1998 797 40.3 19.8 6.1
1999 631 40.4 15.6 15.8
2000 648 34.5 18.8 16.5
2001 645 34.5 18.7 16.9
2002 645 34.3 18.8 15.3
2003 645 34.3 18.8 15.3
2004 642 36.5 17.6 15.4
2005 642 39.0 16.5 15.6
2006 644 41.0 15.7 19.3
2007 634 41.2 15.4 17.7
2008 661 43.2 15.3 19.8
2009 650 41.1 15.8 21.1
2010 688 42.5 16.1 19.5
2011 708 42.0 16.8 21.9
2012 751 43.1 17.4 22.6
2013 815 46.9 17.3 23.4
2014 817 50.3 16.2 22.9
2015 808 47.0 17.1 24.4
2016 753 48.0 15.6 23
2017 718 42.6 16.8 23.3
2018 698 43.3 16.1 25.2
2019 675 41.7 16.1 26.7
2020 698 42.3 16.5 31.1
2021 692 42.6 16.2 32.7
2022 675 41.7 16.1 19.9
2023 652 42.1 15.4 34.4

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
1989 618 27.4 22.5 n/a
1990 592 26.0 22.7 3.2
1991 676 29.0 23.3 3
1992 744 32.4 22.9 4.7
1993 751 34.3 21.9 4.7
1994 809 35.7 22.7 5.8
1995 846 42.7 19.8 8.3
1996 846 42.7 19.8 8.3
1997 807 41.0 19.7 9.5
1998 797 40.3 19.8 6.1
1999 631 40.4 15.6 15.8
2000 648 34.5 18.8 16.5
2001 645 34.5 18.7 16.9
2002 645 34.3 18.8 15.3
2003 645 34.3 18.8 15.3
2004 642 36.5 17.6 15.4
2005 642 39.0 16.5 15.6
2006 644 41.0 15.7 19.3
2007 634 41.2 15.4 17.7
2008 661 43.2 15.3 19.8
2009 650 41.1 15.8 21.1
2010 688 42.5 16.1 19.5
2011 708 42.0 16.8 21.9
2012 751 43.1 17.4 22.6
2013 815 46.9 17.3 23.4
2014 817 50.3 16.2 22.9
2015 808 47.0 17.1 24.4
2016 753 48.0 15.6 23
2017 718 42.6 16.8 23.3
2018 698 43.3 16.1 25.2
2019 675 41.7 16.1 26.7
2020 698 42.3 16.5 31.1
2021 692 42.6 16.2 32.7
2022 675 41.7 16.1 19.9
2023 652 42.1 15.4 34.4

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $409 (3.3%) $11,850 (96.7%) $12,259
2020 $424 (3.3%) $12,445 (96.7%) $12,869
2021 $665 (5.2%) $12,188 (94.8%) $12,853
2022 $1,113 (8.6%) $11,833 (91.4%) $12,945
2023 $1,643 (10.5%) $13,946 (89.5%) $15,589

Data source: Maryland 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 67th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 186th of 855 Elementary schools
 13.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students675652
 3.4%
African American7163
 11.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian89115
 29.2%
Hispanic6478
 21.9%
Pacific Islander22
White414363
 12.3%
Two or More Races3429
 14.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.7%34.4%
 7.7%

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Students who attend Hillcrest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Catonsville Middle
High : Catonsville High

In the 2022-23 school year, 652 students attended Hillcrest Elementary.

Students at Hillcrest Elementary are 56% White, 18% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Hillcrest Elementary ranks 112th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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