Summary
Hillcrest Middle School is a public middle school located in Trumbull, Connecticut, serving 770 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Trumbull School District, which is ranked 18th out of 156 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hillcrest Middle School has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in Connecticut, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.
Hillcrest Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Hillcrest's proficiency rates in SBAC English Language Arts were 80.9% for 6th grade, 80.6% for 7th grade, and 80.9% for 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 50%, 50.4%, and 50.7%, respectively. Similarly, in SBAC Mathematics, Hillcrest's proficiency rates were 75.2% for 6th grade, 78.6% for 7th grade, and 70.2% for 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 42.9%, 43.2%, and 40.8%. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for the performance of female, male, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students.
Hillcrest Middle School's success is further highlighted when compared to nearby schools. For instance, the school's test scores and student subgroup performance are significantly higher than those of West Shore Middle School, Intermediate School, and Harry B. Flood Middle School, which are located within a 7-mile radius. While Hillcrest Middle School maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state and district averages, there may be opportunities for further improvement in this area to ensure all students are consistently engaged and attending school.
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