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Hillcrest Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 459 students

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Posted February 29, 2012

i used to go to this school it was th e best school ever i got a perfect score on my crt's becuase of m teacher go to this school great teacher and great students


Posted November 29, 2011

most of the teachers at this school seem like they don't care. My daughter who goes to Kindergarten didn't have a teacher for half a semester! My son who goes to 4th grade didn't have two textbooks and i had to go and buy them! Next year I'm enrolling them in John Glen
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2008

My boys are currently attending pre-K at this school. Their teacher, Mrs. Lawter and her assistant, Ms. Jetties, are exceptional teachers! They involve the children in many fun learning activities. They also teach them discipline and what is expected -- good and bad behavior -- on a red/green dot system every day. I have been very pleased with their progress under these wonderful teachers! I agree that this school district is not necessarily the best; however, there are 'pockets' of excellence and I would rate my boys' educational experience at Hillcrest as such.
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Posted August 3, 2007

I have had nothing but good experiences with my youngest two children in this school. However, once my oldest hit the 4th and 5th grades, it was a different story. The older grade teachers don't assist with the students as much as the younger grades. Yes, this school has problems, but find one that doesn't.
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Posted April 17, 2006

There are problems in this school and in all of our public schools. There are too many children in each classroom and the kids can get quite out of hand. Everyone needs to let it be known to the schoolboard that we need more teachers, with better pay so that our children and teachers can both benefit.
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Posted January 18, 2006

If your child is IEP, then make sure you find another school. This school doesn't want to test your child, or give your child the resources to succeed. They only want to send your child back a grade. My experience with this school has been horrible, and I have missed all kinds of work because of them. I am moving my child to a different school next year. Please do not place your child in this school.
—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.
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

59 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

59 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
64%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
79%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

60 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

60 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

42 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
69%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 68% in 2008.

48 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
35%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students66%
Female74%
Male61%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female96%
Male81%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students76%
Female79%
Male73%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students87%
Female80%
Male93%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female80%
Male77%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 37% 57%
Hispanic 36% 10%
Black 19% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 7% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 85%N/A56%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6424 South Miller
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
Phone: (405) 685-2660

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