Summary:
In zip code 72469, there is one elementary school, Hillcrest Elementary School, serving grades PK through 6 in the Strawberry, Arkansas area, with a total enrollment of 263 students.
Hillcrest Elementary School is a standout performer, consistently exceeding state averages in all core subjects despite serving a student population where 84.41% qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school's most impressive strength is Science, where 65.5% of students are proficient compared to the state average of 44%. The 6th grade class is particularly exceptional, achieving proficiency rates of 73.1% in both Math and Science, outpacing the state by 28 and 30.6 percentage points respectively. The school has shown a positive ranking trend, moving from a 3-star rating in 2023-2024 to a 4-star rating in both 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, currently ranking in the 72nd percentile statewide. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1 and per-student spending of $15,530, the school appears well-resourced to support its students.
Key metrics show that Hillcrest Elementary School outperforms its own Hillcrest School District in English Language Arts (47.7% vs. district) and Reading (48.7% vs. district), though the district leads in Mathematics (53.6% district vs. 48.7% school). Overall, the school achieves above-state proficiency in all subjects: ELA (47.7% vs. 39.4% state), Reading (48.7% vs. 40.4% state), Math (48.7% vs. 44.1% state), and Science (65.5% vs. 44.0% state). This high achievement despite significant economic challenges suggests effective teaching and strong programs, particularly in science, making this school a standout choice for families in the area.
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