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Hillcrest High School

Public | 7-12 & ungraded | 198 students

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Posted October 7, 2008

Wonderful school, staff and outstanding principal RLGardner


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 80% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 41% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
21%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 80% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 68% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
68%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
44%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
72%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in Algebra I, Geometry and Biology. The results for End of Course Exams administered in the spring of each school year are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Biology

The state average for Biology was 43% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
37%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 76% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in Algebra I, Geometry and Biology. The results for End of Course Exams administered in the spring of each school year are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 100% 67%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Black N/A 22%
Hispanic N/A 9%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 62%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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146 South Main St
Strawberry, AR 72469
Phone: (870) 528-3856

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