Serving 238 students in grades 1-5, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 28%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
238 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
10%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)62%
61%
Black
(15-16)3%
2%
White
(15-16)35%
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 28% NM state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
238 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District.
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