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Hillcrest Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 332 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 7, 2012

I think this is a great school! Wonderful, caring and friendly staff. We love it here! :)


Posted August 21, 2009

I love the staff. Each teacher takes the time to get to know the strengths and weaknesses of their students. This helps the teacher to tailor individual instruction. The staff go above and beyond to help students and their families. We love it here!
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 6, 2005

The staff has declined. Therefore, I do not respect them like I used to.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.
Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 74% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
78%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 81% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 79% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
51%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 75% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students74%
Female81%
Male65%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Title I73%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students77%
Female74%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Title I76%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female85%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Title I86%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students76%
Female86%
Male67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Title I76%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students72%
Female71%
Male72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Title I72%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female100%
Male75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Title I87%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students66%
Female73%
Male59%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Title I66%
Special education30%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students57%
Female56%
Male59%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Title I57%
Special education20%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female77%
Male78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Title I77%
Special education50%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students44%
Female48%
Male41%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Title I44%
Special education10%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students76%
Female88%
Male68%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Title I76%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students73%
Female94%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Title I73%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female94%
Male82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Title I87%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 83% 81%
Hispanic 11% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
Black 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 50%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2045 South Pond St
Boise, ID 83705
Phone: (208) 854-5080

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