Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest

Summary:

Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest is an elementary school located in Belton, Missouri, serving 474 students in grades K-6. As part of the Belton 124 School District, the school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, particularly in mathematics and science.

Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, with its students achieving significantly higher proficiency rates in mathematics and science compared to the district and state averages. The school's Hispanic, White, and low-socioeconomic status (SES) students have also performed exceptionally well, with the Hispanic and White students ranking among the top in Missouri. This suggests the school is effectively implementing its STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) focus and providing equitable educational opportunities for its diverse learners.

When compared to nearby schools within the Belton 124 district, Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest stands out for its academic performance, with students consistently outperforming their peers in other district elementary schools. However, when compared to schools in the higher-ranked Raymore-Peculiar R-II district, such as Raymore Elementary and Creekmoor Elementary, Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest faces some challenges in maintaining its competitive edge, particularly in mathematics and science performance.


Detail:

Public K-6

 106 S Hillcrest Rd
       Belton, MO  64012-4935


(816) 348-1130

District: Belton 124

SchoolDigger Rank:
268th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,272 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  474

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.8%
Hispanic:
17.3%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest ranks better than 70.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Belton 124 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.17. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest has the largest elementary school student body size in the Belton 124 School District. Racial makeup is: White (64.8%), Hispanic (17.3%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Belton 124 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest is 15.1, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Belton 124 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest is $11,272, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Belton 124 School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest 268th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest in the ranking list.)

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Belton 124:

SchoolDigger ranks Belton 124 168th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest

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Rank History for all students at Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.80 591st 1074 45.0%
2007 49.53 578th 1080 46.5%
2008 50.70 550th 1084 49.3%
2009 23.02 906th 1053 14.0%
2010 35.15 794th 1066 25.5%
2011 44.05 693rd 1088 36.3%
2012 65.37 367th 1085 66.2%
2013 53.43 535th 1108 51.7%
2014 45.72 643rd 1089 41.0%
2015 72.57 257th 1058 75.7%
2016 63.86 318th 865 63.2%
2017 75.80 214th 1032 79.3%
2018 79.45 163rd 1045 84.4%
2019 78.39 168th 1052 84.0%
2021 64.55 311th 901 65.5%
2022 68.71 255th 908 71.9%
2023 68.17 268th 898 70.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.68 59th 887 93.3%
2019 84.69 59th 907 93.5%
2021 56.79 194th 574 66.2%
2022 85.76 41st 532 92.3%
2023 71.14 108th 611 82.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.54 97th 302 67.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.45 28th 105 73.3%
2019 63.65 29th 120 75.8%
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Rank History for White students at Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.66 123rd 898 86.3%
2019 75.14 175th 917 80.9%
2021 55.77 295th 691 57.3%
2022 70.05 185th 675 72.6%
2023 67.13 201st 673 70.1%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Open Quote I have never in my life seen a school have anti bullying speech in their framework, due to Missouri state law, and yet the teachers and administration allow it to continue each and every day. I should not have to force my kid to go to school and endure the bullying. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 607 607
1992 647 10 6 10 2 n/a n/a 0 675
1993 592 14 6 15 5 n/a n/a 0 632
1994 518 39 9 13 5 n/a n/a 0 584
1995 540 41 6 16 3 n/a n/a 0 606
1996 540 41 6 16 3 n/a n/a 0 606
1997 582 25 8 17 4 n/a n/a 0 636
1998 634 32 5 13 4 n/a n/a 0 688
1999 595 44 4 19 1 n/a n/a 0 663
2000 505 44 3 22 3 n/a n/a 0 577
2001 424 5 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2002 359 19 6 26 1 n/a n/a 0 411
2003 359 19 6 26 1 n/a n/a 0 411
2004 334 28 3 23 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2005 357 27 4 16 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2006 377 37 6 24 1 n/a n/a 0 445
2007 418 26 1 33 1 n/a n/a 0 479
2008 204 11 1 57 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2009 255 20 4 88 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2010 263 18 8 85 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2011 240 21 6 80 0 0 0 0 347
2012 220 13 7 87 0 0 3 0 330
2013 202 13 3 102 2 0 6 0 328
2014 206 14 4 98 0 0 0 0 322
2015 185 12 3 95 0 2 10 0 307
2016 336 26 4 106 0 3 33 0 508
2017 340 21 2 98 0 4 38 0 503
2018 338 23 2 100 0 4 36 0 503
2019 329 28 1 104 1 3 37 0 503
2020 345 32 2 85 2 3 48 0 517
2021 329 29 3 89 2 2 46 0 500
2022 310 40 3 82 2 1 45 0 483
2023 307 35 3 82 3 1 43 0 474

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 Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 607 35.2 17.2 n/a
1992 675 35.2 19.1 24.4
1993 632 35.1 18.0 35.1
1994 584 33.8 17.3 23.6
1995 606 35.2 17.2 24.9
1996 606 35.2 17.2 24.9
1997 636 34.1 18.7 14
1998 688 35.2 19.5 12.8
1999 663 35.1 18.9 19
2000 577 30.7 18.8 23.9
2001 443 28.7 15.4 32.1
2002 411 29.1 14.1 30.7
2003 411 29.1 14.1 30.7
2004 388 27.1 14.3 36.9
2005 404 27.2 14.9 36.4
2006 445 30.2 14.7 41.1
2007 479 30.1 15.9 38
2008 273 22.1 12.4 42.5
2009 367 26.0 14.1 55.3
2010 374 26.8 13.9 60.7
2011 347 24.7 14.0 65.7
2012 330 25.8 12.7 66.4
2013 328 27.0 12.1 72.6
2014 322 25.0 12.8 68.6
2015 307 24.0 12.7 71
2016 508 30.0 16.9 47.6
2017 503 30.0 16.7 48.9
2018 503 30.0 16.7 50.7
2019 503 30.0 16.7 40.2
2020 517 33.4 15.4 50.1
2021 500 32.3 15.4 33.2
2022 483 31.6 15.2 28.8
2023 474 31.3 15.1 36.7

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 Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 607 35.2 17.2 n/a
1992 675 35.2 19.1 24.4
1993 632 35.1 18.0 35.1
1994 584 33.8 17.3 23.6
1995 606 35.2 17.2 24.9
1996 606 35.2 17.2 24.9
1997 636 34.1 18.7 14
1998 688 35.2 19.5 12.8
1999 663 35.1 18.9 19
2000 577 30.7 18.8 23.9
2001 443 28.7 15.4 32.1
2002 411 29.1 14.1 30.7
2003 411 29.1 14.1 30.7
2004 388 27.1 14.3 36.9
2005 404 27.2 14.9 36.4
2006 445 30.2 14.7 41.1
2007 479 30.1 15.9 38
2008 273 22.1 12.4 42.5
2009 367 26.0 14.1 55.3
2010 374 26.8 13.9 60.7
2011 347 24.7 14.0 65.7
2012 330 25.8 12.7 66.4
2013 328 27.0 12.1 72.6
2014 322 25.0 12.8 68.6
2015 307 24.0 12.7 71
2016 508 30.0 16.9 47.6
2017 503 30.0 16.7 48.9
2018 503 30.0 16.7 50.7
2019 503 30.0 16.7 40.2
2020 517 33.4 15.4 50.1
2021 500 32.3 15.4 33.2
2022 483 31.6 15.2 28.8
2023 474 31.3 15.1 36.7

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 Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $200 (2.1%) $9,320 (97.9%) $9,520
2020 $182 (1.9%) $9,575 (98.1%) $9,757
2021 $347 (3.5%) $9,631 (96.5%) $9,978
2022 $914 (8.1%) $10,358 (91.9%) $11,272

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 168th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 268th of 898 Elementary schools
 13.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest)54.153.8
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Belton 124)45.640.7
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest)52.744.6
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Belton 124)42.739.8
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest)60.855
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Belton 124)47.441.1
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest)55.443.3
 12.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Belton 124)45.434.7
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest)68.949.3
 19.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Belton 124)3836.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest)7344
 29%
   5th Grade Science (Belton 124)40.829.7
 11.1%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest)60.842.6
 18.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Belton 124)43.334.4
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest)67.664.3
 3.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Belton 124)45.943.5
 2.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest)52.141.5
 10.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Belton 124)48.229.1
 19.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students503474
 5.8%
African American2835
 25%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic10482
 21.2%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White329307
 6.7%
Two or More Races3743
 16.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.2%36.7%
 3.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 474 students attended Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest.

Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest ranks 268th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest are 65% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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