Is Hillcrest High a good school?

Hillcrest High ranks in the bottom 15.1% of Missouri high schools.

How many students attend Hillcrest High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,017 students attended Hillcrest High.

What is the racial makeup of Hillcrest High?

Students at Hillcrest High are 69% White, 13% African American, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Hillcrest High?

Hillcrest High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bowerman Elementary Elementary : Fremont Elementary Elementary : Pleasant View Elementary Elementary : Robberson Elementary Elementary : Truman Elementary Elementary : Watkins Elementary Elementary : Williams Elementary Middle : Pleasant View Middle Middle : Reed Middle

Hillcrest High

Summary:

Hillcrest High is a public high school in Springfield, Missouri, serving 1,017 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Springfield R-XII school district, which is ranked 206 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillcrest High consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on End-of-Course (EOC) assessments, with only 18% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 30.2% in the district and 41.5% statewide. The school also has a higher percentage of White students (68.93%) and a higher proportion of students from low-income families, with 52.11% to 68.23% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years. Hillcrest High's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, ranking 96 out of 99 Missouri high schools for African American students, 61 out of 64 for Hispanic students, and 278 out of 302 for White students.

While Hillcrest High struggles academically, the nearby Parkview High and Central High schools within the same district also face similar challenges, suggesting broader systemic issues within the Springfield R-XII school district. Addressing the persistent academic underperformance, declining racial diversity, and socioeconomic challenges at Hillcrest High will require a comprehensive and targeted approach to improve educational outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3319 N Grant
Springfield, MO 65803-1036

(417) 523-8000

District: Springfield R-Xii

SchoolDigger Rank:
299^th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,545

Feeder schools for Hillcrest High:

Elementary:	Bowerman Elementary
	Fremont Elementary
	Pleasant View Elementary
	Robberson Elementary
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	Truman Elementary
	Watkins Elementary
	Williams Elementary
Middle:	Pleasant View Middle
	Reed Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 1,017

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.9%

African American:

12.7%

Hispanic:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hillcrest High ranks worse than 84.9% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Hillcrest High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Racial makeup is: White (68.9%), African American (12.7%), Hispanic (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Springfield R-Xii School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillcrest High is 16.7. 3 high schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Hillcrest High employs 60.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest High is $13,545, which is the highest among 7 high schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hillcrest High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillcrest High 299^th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Hillcrest High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Springfield R-Xii:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield R-Xii 206^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hillcrest High

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Rank History for all students at Hillcrest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	60.44	180^th	534	66.3%
2007	51.31	262^nd	538	51.3%
2008	33.32	415^th	539	23.0%
2009	36.02	362^nd	507	28.6%
2010	34.70	389^th	516	24.6%
2011	31.08	421^st	528	20.3%
2012	33.89	400^th	522	23.4%
2013	30.07	438^th	523	16.3%
2014	33.12	399^th	521	23.4%
2015	34.50	378^th	504	25.0%
2016	28.34	321^st	401	20.0%
2017	28.88	329^th	404	18.6%
2018	31.43	336^th	468	28.2%
2019	13.66	426^th	460	7.4%
2021	16.32	304^th	358	15.1%
2022	18.63	299^th	361	17.2%
2023	16.00	299^th	352	15.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hillcrest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.39	22^nd	23	4.3%
2023	14.15	33^rd	34	2.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hillcrest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.94	85^th	127	33.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillcrest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	31.38	284^th	382	25.7%
2019	18.50	334^th	368	9.2%
2021	23.43	213^th	255	16.5%
2022	26.22	200^th	250	20.0%
2023	23.79	223^rd	268	16.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Hillcrest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.68	105^th	129	18.6%
2022	23.07	98^th	111	11.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Hillcrest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	33.86	77^th	111	30.6%
2019	9.17	101^st	106	4.7%
2021	34.08	65^th	96	32.3%
2022	48.25	54^th	105	48.6%
2023	15.93	96^th	99	3.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hillcrest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	40.86	29^th	57	49.1%
2023	19.57	61^st	64	4.7%

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Rank History for White students at Hillcrest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	28.97	325^th	440	26.1%
2019	14.06	396^th	430	7.9%
2021	10.55	301^st	309	2.6%
2022	16.52	279^th	310	10.0%
2023	13.73	278^th	302	7.9%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Hillcrest High

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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	1298	1298
1992	1214	32	9	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	1264
1993	1249	29	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	1289
1994	1200	32	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	1239
1995	1242	36	8	9	8	n/a	n/a	0	1303
1996	1242	36	8	9	8	n/a	n/a	0	1303
1997	1246	36	11	10	10	n/a	n/a	0	1313
1998	1288	51	14	9	14	n/a	n/a	0	1376
1999	1233	49	13	11	12	n/a	n/a	0	1318
2000	1275	60	18	11	9	n/a	n/a	0	1373
2001	1240	54	16	13	7	n/a	n/a	0	1330
2002	1169	39	14	18	9	n/a	n/a	0	1249
2003	1169	39	14	18	9	n/a	n/a	0	1249
2004	1144	53	10	28	8	n/a	n/a	0	1243
2005	1132	68	12	27	11	n/a	n/a	0	1250
2006	1086	67	13	29	9	n/a	n/a	0	1204
2007	1125	74	13	37	15	n/a	n/a	0	1264
2008	1061	99	7	36	16	n/a	n/a	0	1219
2009	1060	95	7	32	17	n/a	n/a	0	1211
2010	986	92	9	34	15	n/a	n/a	0	1136
2011	942	106	9	29	14	3	5	0	1108
2012	921	113	5	38	14	2	7	0	1100
2013	909	110	6	37	12	2	8	0	1084
2014	845	108	4	37	11	3	15	0	1023
2015	873	109	2	43	7	3	17	0	1054
2016	827	108	3	38	4	5	26	0	1011
2017	823	124	6	34	4	4	30	0	1025
2018	877	115	6	43	2	6	34	0	1083
2019	861	119	12	38	1	8	49	0	1088
2020	846	136	6	48	2	6	52	0	1096
2021	805	121	6	49	3	5	59	0	1048
2022	689	107	8	64	9	8	63	0	948
2023	701	129	10	81	9	9	78	0	1017

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 High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1298	72.3	17.9	6
1992	1264	73.3	17.2	13.1
1993	1289	73.7	17.5	14.8
1994	1239	74.1	16.7	18.2
1995	1303	71.9	18.1	18.3
1996	1303	71.9	18.1	18.3
1997	1313	73.4	17.9	13.2
1998	1376	73.6	18.7	15.6
1999	1318	68.6	19.2	20
2000	1373	73.9	18.6	26.4
2001	1330	75.7	17.6	22.6
2002	1249	69.2	18.0	27.7
2003	1249	69.2	18.0	27.7
2004	1243	65.7	18.9	32.6
2005	1250	61.2	20.4	34.2
2006	1204	68.4	17.6	38.5
2007	1264	67.3	18.8	40.9
2008	1219	72.3	16.9	41.8
2009	1211	69.5	17.4	46.5
2010	1136	69.2	16.4	52.8
2011	1108	66.0	16.7	50.1
2012	1100	66.6	16.5	55.9
2013	1084	63.3	17.1	54.8
2014	1023	65.0	15.7	64.3
2015	1054	64.0	16.4	61.9
2016	1011	65.0	15.5	58.6
2017	1025	60.4	16.9	58.8
2018	1083	61.2	17.6	67.4
2019	1088	59.9	18.1	66.5
2020	1096	58.6	18.7	61
2021	1048	59.8	17.5	68.2
2022	948	57.6	16.4	52.1
2023	1017	60.6	16.7	63.5

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 High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1298	72.3	17.9	6
1992	1264	73.3	17.2	13.1
1993	1289	73.7	17.5	14.8
1994	1239	74.1	16.7	18.2
1995	1303	71.9	18.1	18.3
1996	1303	71.9	18.1	18.3
1997	1313	73.4	17.9	13.2
1998	1376	73.6	18.7	15.6
1999	1318	68.6	19.2	20
2000	1373	73.9	18.6	26.4
2001	1330	75.7	17.6	22.6
2002	1249	69.2	18.0	27.7
2003	1249	69.2	18.0	27.7
2004	1243	65.7	18.9	32.6
2005	1250	61.2	20.4	34.2
2006	1204	68.4	17.6	38.5
2007	1264	67.3	18.8	40.9
2008	1219	72.3	16.9	41.8
2009	1211	69.5	17.4	46.5
2010	1136	69.2	16.4	52.8
2011	1108	66.0	16.7	50.1
2012	1100	66.6	16.5	55.9
2013	1084	63.3	17.1	54.8
2014	1023	65.0	15.7	64.3
2015	1054	64.0	16.4	61.9
2016	1011	65.0	15.5	58.6
2017	1025	60.4	16.9	58.8
2018	1083	61.2	17.6	67.4
2019	1088	59.9	18.1	66.5
2020	1096	58.6	18.7	61
2021	1048	59.8	17.5	68.2
2022	948	57.6	16.4	52.1
2023	1017	60.6	16.7	63.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillcrest High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$708 (6.6%)	$10,054 (93.4%)	$10,762
2020	$660 (6.2%)	$10,010 (93.8%)	$10,670
2021	$637 (5.9%)	$10,081 (94.1%)	$10,718
2022	$1,890 (14.0%)	$11,655 (86.0%)	$13,545

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillcrest High

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 426^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 299^th of 352 High schools	7.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Hillcrest High)	9.7	18	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Springfield R-Xii)	31.5	30.2	1.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Hillcrest High)	24	19.4	4.6%
End of Course Biology I (Springfield R-Xii)	35	28.4	6.6%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Hillcrest High)	40.8	32.7	8.1%
End of Course English II (Springfield R-Xii)	53.2	45.1	8.1%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Hillcrest High)	7.3	13.3	6%
End of Course Algebra II (Springfield R-Xii)	38.7	37.2	1.5%
End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)	50	51.6	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1088	1017	6.5%
African American	119	129	8.4%
American Indian	1	9	800%
Asian	12	10	16.7%
Hispanic	38	81	113.2%
Pacific Islander	8	9	12.5%
White	861	701	18.6%
Two or More Races	49	78	59.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.5%	63.5%	3%

Schools Near Hillcrest High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Algebra II (2023)	MAP Geometry (2023)	MAP Government (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Geometry End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hillcrest High	Public	9-12	3319 N Grant	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-8000	1,017	61	16.7	63.5%	701 (68.9%)	129 (12.7%)	81 (8.0%)	10 (1.0%)	9 (0.9%)	9 (0.9%)	78 (7.7%)	16	299^th of 352 public high schools	15.1%		18.6	299^th of 361 public high schools	17.2%						18.0	19.4	32.7	13.3			$13,545	$1,890	$11,655
Juvenile Justice Center	Public	7-12	1111 N Robberson	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 868-4008	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Central High	Public, Magnet	6-12	423 E Central	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	Yes	No	No	(417) 523-9600	1,464	114	12.8	51.0%	976 (66.7%)	140 (9.6%)	141 (9.6%)	99 (6.8%)	8 (0.5%)	5 (0.3%)	95 (6.5%)	39.5	199^th of 352 public high schools	43.5%		42.4	185^th of 361 public high schools	48.8%	14	94.1	97.5	97.2	97.1	23.5	30.8	45.0	60.3	97.2	39.5	$12,410	$1,426	$10,985
Graff Career Center	Public	11-12	1001 E. Chestnut Expy	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Ozarks Technical Community College	No	No	No	No	(417) 447-8121	0	34	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Study Alternative High	Public	9-12	2343 W. Olive Street	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-6400	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Datema House	Public	5-12	918 S Jefferson	Springfield	65806	Greene County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 895-6832	10	1	10.0	70.0%	9 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (10.0%)								(n/a)
Parkview High	Public	9-12	516 W Meadowmere	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-9200	1,234	83	14.7	62.4%	793 (64.3%)	140 (11.3%)	152 (12.3%)	28 (2.3%)	8 (0.6%)	15 (1.2%)	98 (7.9%)	17.6	290^th of 352 public high schools	17.6%		19.4	296^th of 361 public high schools	18.0%	6					16.1	21.3	39.7	15.7		15.9	$12,788	$2,268	$10,520
Excel School	Public	6-12	1631 W Bennett	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 895-6240	13	3	4.3	76.9%	10 (76.9%)	2 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)								(n/a)
Community Learning Center	Public	6-12	3990 W Sunshine	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 888-4055	10	3	3.3	70.0%	8 (80.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (10.0%)								(n/a)
Wilson Creek Group Home	Public	6-12	3992 W Sunshine	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 888-4050	12	2	6.0	75.0%	11 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)

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