Hillcrest Elementary

Summary:

Hillcrest Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 354 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD), which is ranked 811 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillcrest Elementary faces significant challenges compared to both the district and state averages. The school has a very high percentage of Hispanic students (93.22%) and economically disadvantaged students (over 93% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch). Academically, Hillcrest consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools, with STAAR test scores significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. Despite spending around $12,500 per student, which is higher than the district average, the school's performance has been consistently low with little improvement over the past several years.

Interestingly, nearby schools in the Harlandale Independent School District and the Royal Public Schools district, such as E.H. Gilbert Elementary and Royal Academy Of Excellence, outperform Hillcrest Elementary across most academic metrics. The school's English Language Learner (ELL) students rank higher than the school's overall performance, but its special education students rank very low, indicating a need for improvement in serving this student group.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 211 W Malone Ave
       San Antonio, TX  78214-1024


(210) 228-3340

District: San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4223rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,468 Help


Students who attend Hillcrest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Harris Middle
High:    Burbank High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  354

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.0%
White:
3.4%
African American:
0.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hillcrest Elementary ranks worse than 90.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 34th among 58 ranked elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96%), White (3.4%), Asian (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.5% 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 14.3, which is the 16th best among 58 elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest Elementary is $12,468. 35 elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillcrest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillcrest Elementary 4223rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Hillcrest Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Hispanic students:


San Antonio Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) 811th of 968 Texas 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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.38 3075th 3465 11.3%
2005 32.49 2767th 3475 20.4%
2006 37.74 2584th 3476 25.7%
2007 46.04 2410th 3724 35.3%
2008 36.33 2842nd 3768 24.6%
2009 40.71 2701st 3884 30.5%
2010 11.41 3803rd 3937 3.4%
2011 13.37 3900th 4095 4.8%
2012 30.86 3388th 4206 19.4%
2013 29.03 3438th 4221 18.6%
2014 13.00 4043rd 4260 5.1%
2015 27.54 3458th 4320 20.0%
2016 42.48 2690th 4286 37.2%
2017 13.39 4081st 4329 5.7%
2018 15.62 4023rd 4359 7.7%
2019 17.77 4027th 4479 10.1%
2021 9.54 4506th 4578 1.6%
2022 4.11 4559th 4581 0.5%
2023 13.54 4346th 4647 6.5%
2024 16.37 4223rd 4675 9.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.91 2036th 3226 36.9%
2019 41.89 2000th 3333 40.0%
2021 10.72 3436th 3446 0.3%
2023 38.26 2352nd 3556 33.9%
2024 38.48 2297th 3638 36.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.67 2743rd 3558 22.9%
2019 29.79 2847th 3684 22.7%
2021 20.24 3586th 3799 5.6%
2022 13.08 3924th 3952 0.7%
2023 19.52 3812th 4086 6.7%
2024 19.53 3851st 4261 9.6%
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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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.60 3856th 4264 9.6%
2019 26.60 3661st 4309 15.0%
2021 11.24 4388th 4451 1.4%
2022 6.76 4443rd 4477 0.8%
2023 20.58 4064th 4521 10.1%
2024 25.82 3831st 4560 16.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.02 4013th 4306 6.8%
2019 24.98 3629th 4348 16.5%
2021 10.22 4429th 4499 1.6%
2022 7.49 4495th 4561 1.4%
2023 18.15 4129th 4588 10.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.30 2320th 3184 27.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.44 3825th 4240 9.8%
2019 20.45 3960th 4295 7.8%
2021 12.40 4304th 4331 0.6%
2022 9.92 4404th 4461 1.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.50 3899th 4319 9.7%
2019 15.29 4068th 4357 6.6%
2021 11.52 4376th 4498 2.7%
2022 3.97 4549th 4563 0.3%
2023 17.93 4107th 4585 10.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.18 3873rd 4168 7.1%
2019 21.60 3764th 4188 10.1%
2021 12.12 4258th 4329 1.6%
2022 5.41 4365th 4376 0.3%
2023 17.91 4039th 4401 8.2%
2024 21.06 3906th 4431 11.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Hillcrest Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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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 22 1 0 548 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1990 19 4 0 542 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1991 18 3 0 579 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1992 17 3 0 604 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1993 17 4 0 583 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1994 17 2 0 583 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1995 30 0 0 611 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1996 30 0 0 611 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1997 28 1 0 572 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1998 27 1 0 538 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1999 20 0 0 528 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2000 19 0 1 510 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2001 15 0 2 512 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2002 4 4 1 533 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2003 4 4 1 533 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2004 5 0 1 499 1 n/a n/a 0 506
2005 7 0 1 490 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2006 9 2 0 518 1 n/a n/a 0 530
2007 11 2 0 535 1 n/a n/a 0 549
2008 9 2 0 488 1 n/a n/a 0 500
2009 8 3 0 488 1 n/a n/a 0 500
2010 11 5 0 582 4 n/a n/a 0 602
2011 8 0 0 555 1 0 1 0 565
2012 8 0 0 564 0 0 1 0 573
2013 5 3 0 559 0 0 1 0 568
2014 5 1 0 561 0 0 2 0 569
2015 4 1 0 580 1 0 1 0 587
2016 3 4 0 558 0 0 2 0 567
2017 7 1 0 571 0 0 0 0 579
2018 6 2 0 530 0 0 0 0 538
2019 6 3 0 446 0 0 0 0 455
2020 14 1 0 435 0 0 6 0 456
2021 10 5 0 347 0 0 4 0 366
2022 16 3 1 360 0 0 3 0 383
2023 19 2 1 330 0 0 2 0 354
2024 12 1 1 340 0 0 0 0 354

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 571 n/a n/a n/a
1990 565 32.0 17.6 n/a
1991 600 32.0 18.7 n/a
1992 624 36.8 16.9 76.3
1993 604 38.0 15.9 79
1994 602 38.0 15.8 87.4
1995 641 36.9 17.4 89.2
1996 641 36.9 17.4 89.2
1997 601 36.4 16.5 88.5
1998 566 34.8 16.3 70.1
1999 548 35.5 15.4 59.3
2000 530 35.4 15.0 48.5
2001 529 34.9 15.2 31.8
2002 542 35.5 15.3 13.7
2003 542 35.5 15.3 13.7
2004 506 32.4 15.6 7.1
2005 499 30.0 16.6 4.6
2006 530 32.0 16.6 2.1
2007 549 33.0 16.6 1.1
2008 500 31.0 16.1 65.6
2009 500 29.5 16.9 63
2010 602 35.0 17.2 57.1
2011 565 32.5 17.3 37.7
2012 573 33.0 17.3 28.4
2013 568 32.0 17.7 94.5
2014 569 34.0 16.7 94.7
2015 587 36.0 16.3 95.4
2016 567 38.0 14.9 92.6
2017 579 38.0 15.2 95.3
2018 538 35.0 15.3 96.5
2019 455 32.0 14.2 97.4
2020 456 28.5 15.9 96.5
2021 366 26.3 13.8 95.1
2022 383 25.3 15.0 94
2023 354 25.8 13.6 93.2
2024 354 24.7 14.3 93.5

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 571 n/a n/a n/a
1990 565 32.0 17.6 n/a
1991 600 32.0 18.7 n/a
1992 624 36.8 16.9 76.3
1993 604 38.0 15.9 79
1994 602 38.0 15.8 87.4
1995 641 36.9 17.4 89.2
1996 641 36.9 17.4 89.2
1997 601 36.4 16.5 88.5
1998 566 34.8 16.3 70.1
1999 548 35.5 15.4 59.3
2000 530 35.4 15.0 48.5
2001 529 34.9 15.2 31.8
2002 542 35.5 15.3 13.7
2003 542 35.5 15.3 13.7
2004 506 32.4 15.6 7.1
2005 499 30.0 16.6 4.6
2006 530 32.0 16.6 2.1
2007 549 33.0 16.6 1.1
2008 500 31.0 16.1 65.6
2009 500 29.5 16.9 63
2010 602 35.0 17.2 57.1
2011 565 32.5 17.3 37.7
2012 573 33.0 17.3 28.4
2013 568 32.0 17.7 94.5
2014 569 34.0 16.7 94.7
2015 587 36.0 16.3 95.4
2016 567 38.0 14.9 92.6
2017 579 38.0 15.2 95.3
2018 538 35.0 15.3 96.5
2019 455 32.0 14.2 97.4
2020 456 28.5 15.9 96.5
2021 366 26.3 13.8 95.1
2022 383 25.3 15.0 94
2023 354 25.8 13.6 93.2
2024 354 24.7 14.3 93.5

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.
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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 $1,905 (16.9%) $9,340 (83.1%) $11,245
2020 $2,599 (23.0%) $8,722 (77.0%) $11,321
2021 $2,607 (20.9%) $9,861 (79.1%) $12,468

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillcrest Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4027th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4346th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Hillcrest Elementary)3125
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2730
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest Elementary)3923
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3024
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Hillcrest Elementary)2611
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3923
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest Elementary)2111
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3525
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Hillcrest Elementary)1822
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2831
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest Elementary)2629
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3030
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Hillcrest Elementary)2329
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2027
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest Elementary)3143
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2723
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Hillcrest Elementary)3533
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3340
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest Elementary)4432
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3931
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Hillcrest Elementary)264
 22%
   5th Grade Science (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2616
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Hillcrest Elementary)2520
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3232
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest Elementary)2520
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2430
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students455354
 22.2%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic446330
 26%
Pacific Islander00
White619
 216.7%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.4%93.2%
 4.1%


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Students at Hillcrest Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 3% White.

Students who attend Hillcrest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harris Middle
High : Burbank High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 354 students attended Hillcrest Elementary.

Hillcrest Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.7% of Texas elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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