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Hillcrest Elementary School

Summary:

Hillcrest Elementary School is a public magnet school located in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. With a student population of 313, the school is part of the Crestwood School District, which is ranked 252 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Hillcrest Elementary has seen a slight decrease in White student enrollment over the past few years, with a corresponding increase in African American and Hispanic students, the school faces several challenges. Notably, Hillcrest has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 18.9% in 2018-2019 to 36.1% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state and district averages. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by M-Step proficiency rates, has been consistently below the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Math, with proficiency rates ranging from 42% to 48.6% in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 39.6% to 43.3%. The school's performance has also declined over the past few years, with proficiency rates dropping from the 2021-2022 school year to the 2022-2023 school year.

Comparing Hillcrest Elementary to nearby schools, the performance is generally lower than the Highview Elementary School, which is also part of the Crestwood School District and has higher proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and a higher statewide ranking. However, Hillcrest Elementary performs better academically than schools in other districts, such as Dixon Elementary in the Detroit Public Schools Community District and Thomas Jefferson Elementary in the South Redford School District, which serve a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-4

 7500 N Vernon St
       Dearborn Heights, MI  48127-1769

(313) 278-0425

District: Crestwood School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
552nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,479 Help


Students who attend Hillcrest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Riverside Middle School
High:    Crestwood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  302

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.8%
African American:
9.3%
Hispanic:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hillcrest Elementary School ranks better than 62.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Crestwood School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.97. (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 Racial makeup is: White (83.8%), African American (9.3%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School is 13, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Crestwood School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest Elementary School is $18,479, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Crestwood School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillcrest Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillcrest Elementary School 552nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Hillcrest Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Crestwood School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Crestwood School District 252nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hillcrest Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hillcrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.38 961st 1545 37.8%
2007 54.93 892nd 1565 43.0%
2008 60.68 750th 1577 52.4%
2009 66.85 615th 1589 61.3%
2010 59.41 866th 1552 44.2%
2011 44.24 1112th 1552 28.4%
2012 37.42 1096th 1566 30.0%
2013 40.48 1015th 1563 35.1%
2014 22.69 1251st 1533 18.4%
2015 37.15 1048th 1580 33.7%
2016 34.71 1040th 1548 32.8%
2017 53.55 624th 1466 57.4%
2018 43.53 890th 1448 38.5%
2019 20.17 1132nd 1408 19.6%
2022 18.43 1093rd 1344 18.7%
2023 17.08 1206th 1470 18.0%
2024 59.97 552nd 1486 62.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hillcrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.32 224th 270 17.0%
2022 26.59 76th 98 22.4%
2023 12.48 170th 180 5.6%
2024 54.03 82nd 184 55.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillcrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.43 902nd 1397 35.4%
2019 28.98 857th 1134 24.4%
2022 31.88 768th 1099 30.1%
2023 21.66 1089th 1350 19.3%
2024 75.62 223rd 1381 83.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Hillcrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.92 973rd 1443 32.6%
2019 21.02 967th 1171 17.4%
2022 18.38 941st 1106 14.9%
2023 21.06 1048th 1321 20.7%
2024 55.21 538th 1342 59.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Hillcrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.17 732nd 1446 49.4%
2019 15.24 1054th 1196 11.9%
2022 14.44 1012th 1139 11.2%
2023 12.93 1181st 1334 11.5%
2024 54.97 566th 1347 58.0%
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Rank History for White students at Hillcrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.31 877th 1253 30.0%
2019 13.39 1043rd 1128 7.5%
2022 10.06 1049th 1102 4.8%
2023 6.05 1166th 1198 2.7%
2024 51.29 563rd 1204 53.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hillcrest Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 282 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1989 275 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1990 297 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1991 272 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1992 317 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 322
1993 286 1 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 293
1994 289 2 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 296
1995 289 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1996 289 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1997 291 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1998 288 2 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1999 331 3 5 10 2 n/a n/a 0 351
2000 309 6 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 326
2001 297 7 7 8 2 n/a n/a 0 321
2002 322 12 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2003 322 12 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2004 315 18 13 9 1 n/a n/a 0 356
2005 299 23 13 9 1 n/a n/a 0 345
2006 354 26 18 13 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2007 335 36 17 14 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2008 316 35 10 9 n/a n/a n/a 0 370
2009 243 34 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2010 223 48 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2011 201 36 6 9 0 0 0 0 252
2012 216 31 8 10 0 0 1 0 266
2013 208 38 10 13 0 0 1 0 270
2014 226 33 7 10 1 0 1 0 278
2015 219 31 2 15 1 0 2 0 270
2016 259 37 5 17 1 0 5 0 324
2017 278 33 5 17 0 0 1 0 334
2018 290 36 4 9 0 0 1 0 340
2019 285 34 5 8 0 0 2 0 334
2020 286 29 3 4 0 0 8 0 330
2021 294 28 4 7 0 0 6 0 339
2022 301 30 3 10 1 0 8 0 353
2023 267 28 3 9 1 0 5 0 313
2024 253 28 5 13 1 0 2 0 302

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 290 n/a n/a n/a
1989 280 n/a n/a 9.3
1990 299 25.0 11.9 5.7
1991 274 n/a n/a n/a
1992 322 n/a n/a 8.1
1993 293 n/a 0.0 0
1994 296 10.8 27.4 7.1
1995 295 12.5 23.6 8.5
1996 295 12.5 23.6 8.5
1997 294 13.0 22.6 9.9
1998 301 13.0 23.2 8
1999 351 14.0 25.1 8.8
2000 326 14.6 22.3 11.7
2001 321 13.4 24.0 13.4
2002 347 16.5 21.0 21
2003 347 16.5 21.0 21
2004 356 20.2 17.6 24.7
2005 345 18.5 18.6 26.4
2006 412 21.3 19.3 34.2
2007 402 20.1 20.0 38.8
2008 370 20.1 18.4 40.8
2009 288 18.1 15.9 50.3
2010 281 17.6 15.9 57.7
2011 252 14.5 17.3 54
2012 266 13.6 19.5 60.5
2013 270 16.7 16.1 63.3
2014 278 17.4 15.9 65.5
2015 270 16.0 16.8 66.3
2016 324 19.0 17.0 73.8
2017 334 21.1 15.7 73.4
2018 340 20.6 16.4 78.5
2019 334 20.7 16.1 79.9
2020 330 20.6 15.9 79.7
2021 339 18.3 18.5 79.4
2022 353 21.2 16.6 80.5
2023 313 23.1 13.5 83.7
2024 302 23.0 13.0 86.1

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 290 n/a n/a n/a
1989 280 n/a n/a 9.3
1990 299 25.0 11.9 5.7
1991 274 n/a n/a n/a
1992 322 n/a n/a 8.1
1993 293 n/a 0.0 0
1994 296 10.8 27.4 7.1
1995 295 12.5 23.6 8.5
1996 295 12.5 23.6 8.5
1997 294 13.0 22.6 9.9
1998 301 13.0 23.2 8
1999 351 14.0 25.1 8.8
2000 326 14.6 22.3 11.7
2001 321 13.4 24.0 13.4
2002 347 16.5 21.0 21
2003 347 16.5 21.0 21
2004 356 20.2 17.6 24.7
2005 345 18.5 18.6 26.4
2006 412 21.3 19.3 34.2
2007 402 20.1 20.0 38.8
2008 370 20.1 18.4 40.8
2009 288 18.1 15.9 50.3
2010 281 17.6 15.9 57.7
2011 252 14.5 17.3 54
2012 266 13.6 19.5 60.5
2013 270 16.7 16.1 63.3
2014 278 17.4 15.9 65.5
2015 270 16.0 16.8 66.3
2016 324 19.0 17.0 73.8
2017 334 21.1 15.7 73.4
2018 340 20.6 16.4 78.5
2019 334 20.7 16.1 79.9
2020 330 20.6 15.9 79.7
2021 339 18.3 18.5 79.4
2022 353 21.2 16.6 80.5
2023 313 23.1 13.5 83.7
2024 302 23.0 13.0 86.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillcrest Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,319 (10.6%) $11,122 (89.4%) $12,441
2020 $1,498 (12.1%) $10,837 (87.8%) $12,336
2021 $1,881 (14.9%) $10,722 (85.1%) $12,603
2022 $1,699 (10.7%) $14,111 (89.3%) $15,810
2023 $2,285 (12.4%) $16,194 (87.6%) $18,479

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillcrest Elementary School

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 1132nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1206th of 1470 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillcrest Elementary School)35.130.2
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Crestwood School District)52.744.4
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Hillcrest Elementary School)36.833.3
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Crestwood School District)52.543
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillcrest Elementary School)26.314.9
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Crestwood School District)41.550.2
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Hillcrest Elementary School)1912
 7%
   4th Grade Math (Crestwood School District)44.643.3
 1.3%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students334313
 6.3%
African American3428
 17.6%
American Indian01
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic89
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White285267
 6.3%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.9%83.7%
 3.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 302 students attended Hillcrest Elementary School.

Students at Hillcrest Elementary School are 84% White, 9% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Hillcrest Elementary School ranks 552nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Hillcrest Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Riverside Middle School
High : Crestwood High School


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