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Hillcrest Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 724 students

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Posted February 23, 2006

My child has attended Hillcrest for four years and I have always felt that in every grade he has had a highly educated, positive, energetic, wonderful teacher. The staff at this school love thier job, love thier principal and feel very supported by all. Their is art, p.e. music, health ed, computer class and library. What more! They motivate the kids with speacial days before and after testing days, to eliviate the stress. They have afterschool tutoring, tutoring for bilingual families to learn english in the mornings, aftershcool and on the weekends. I could go on and on. I just am glad to be here! Hope everyone else is haveing it this good.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 12, 2005

From the beginning of the school year, I have had a hard time. One day I got a note from the school, stating that my daughter (5 years old) had lunch detention, for being tardy four times. Three of the four were excused. I could'nt believe they put a five year old in detention! Other then the above, the principle, staff and assistant principle are friendly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2004

This is my child's 3rd year at Hillcrest.I was a bit leary the first year because the teacher was very young and inexperienced and the disipline in the classroom was a bit too easy.However,my child did learn quite a bit and I was pleased with that.Last year was great!The teacher was wonderful with my child.Patient,firm and caring.This year promises to be just as good.The principals at this school are all great people.I am especially impressed with main principal.She really cares about these kids and it shows.My child loves school and I have all these caring people to thank for that.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 16, 2004

I would definetly recommend this school to anyone. This is my children's first year attending Hillcrest. One is in the 1st grade and the other is in the 3rd grade. They have a great reading program which both my kids enjoy. They also encourage the children to do well. There are lots of rewards. The teachers have always given me a call letting me know what's going on before a letter is sent home, and even before teacher/parent conference day. The principals always seem to be in good spirits. When my children started we had school bus transporting problems. The prinicipal actually gave me a call (not an office assistant) to be sure we straightened it out, and the teachers were also a big help. The communication between the teachers and principal is great. Thanks Hillcrest for a great first year!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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 87% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
82%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
63%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
80%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
68%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students83%
Female81%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education67%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female70%
Male73%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education40%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students88%
Female92%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education80%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female75%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students81%
Female84%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students88%
Female85%
Male91%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education33%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female88%
Male81%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students80%
Female80%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education33%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)65%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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
Hispanic 89% 48%
Black 6% 14%
White 5% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 52%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 92%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 12%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 21%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 24%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 21%N/A23%
21 or more years 23%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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6910 E William Cannon Dr
Austin, TX 78744
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Phone: (512) 386-3550

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