Hillcrest Middle School

Public 7-8

 22833 N 71st Ave
       Glendale, AZ  85310-5201


(623) 445-3300

District: Deer Valley Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
38th of 854 Arizona Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,381 Help


Feeder schools for Hillcrest Middle School:

Elementary:    Copper Creek Elementary School
    Desert Sage Elementary School
    Las Brisas Elementary School
    Legend Springs Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  21.6 Help
Number of students:  899

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.2%
Hispanic:
13.7%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.8% Help


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Compare Details Hillcrest Middle School ranks better than 95.6% of middle schools in Arizona. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Deer Valley Unified District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.63. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Hillcrest Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Deer Valley Unified District. Racial makeup is: White (76.2%), Hispanic (13.7%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Deer Valley Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillcrest Middle School is 21.6, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Deer Valley Unified District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest Middle School is $5,381, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Deer Valley Unified District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hillcrest Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillcrest Middle School 38th of 854 Arizona public middle schools. (See Hillcrest Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Deer Valley Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Deer Valley Unified District 96th of 540 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hillcrest Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Hillcrest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 85.44 75th 663 88.7%
2010 86.86 62nd 692 91.0%
2011 86.12 69th 685 89.9%
2012 81.41 102nd 772 86.8%
2013 80.90 111th 787 85.9%
2014 83.00 106th 690 84.6%
2015 75.58 110th 521 78.9%
2016 82.01 100th 677 85.2%
2017 79.45 113th 695 83.7%
2018 83.98 92nd 711 87.1%
2019 79.79 105th 605 82.6%
2021 87.30 80th 832 90.4%
2022 83.41 64th 605 89.4%
2023 93.63 38th 854 95.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hillcrest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.42 63rd 650 90.3%
2023 61.65 119th 384 69.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hillcrest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.37 2nd 606 99.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hillcrest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.35 69th 178 61.2%
2021 62.90 101st 789 87.2%
2023 61.16 88th 363 75.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillcrest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.15 51st 503 89.9%
2022 72.24 69th 369 81.3%
2023 92.29 24th 717 96.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Hillcrest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.42 85th 624 86.4%
2019 74.95 93rd 466 80.0%
2021 84.32 88th 820 89.3%
2022 78.46 62nd 494 87.4%
2023 91.32 39th 806 95.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Hillcrest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.09 14th 110 87.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Hillcrest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.18 102nd 617 83.5%
2019 74.81 94th 435 78.4%
2021 87.80 66th 818 91.9%
2022 78.70 60th 476 87.4%
2023 93.88 32nd 810 96.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hillcrest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.51 26th 42 38.1%
2021 57.86 172nd 404 57.4%
2022 65.49 54th 192 71.9%
2023 69.55 63rd 247 74.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Hillcrest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.31 18th 125 85.6%
2021 67.04 86th 573 85.0%
2022 73.29 24th 129 81.4%
2023 86.99 20th 400 95.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hillcrest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.43 46th 543 91.5%
2019 75.66 74th 387 80.9%
2021 76.53 107th 802 86.7%
2022 78.86 57th 392 85.5%
2023 91.71 30th 760 96.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Hillcrest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.04 1st 159 99.4%
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Rank History for White students at Hillcrest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.56 132nd 436 69.7%
2019 61.89 117th 337 65.3%
2021 77.60 106th 780 86.4%
2022 64.44 119th 446 73.3%
2023 86.02 49th 675 92.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Monday, April 28, 2014

Open Quote Poor poor supervision!! Tons of bullying and assults with no actions, little to no actions or minor infractions. I wouldn't recommend this school to my worst enimies.. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hillcrest Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 649 649
1992 702 15 13 47 0 n/a n/a 0 777
1993 828 13 7 48 10 n/a n/a 0 906
1994 937 16 20 40 6 n/a n/a 0 1019
1995 966 11 21 47 7 n/a n/a 0 1052
1996 966 11 21 47 7 n/a n/a 0 1052
1997 1060 12 30 65 5 n/a n/a 0 1172
1998 1210 15 33 79 3 n/a n/a 0 1340
1999 1348 25 44 80 5 n/a n/a 0 1502
2000 1184 27 56 69 10 n/a n/a 0 1346
2001 1017 19 44 67 8 n/a n/a 0 1155
2002 910 20 34 66 16 n/a n/a 0 1046
2003 910 20 34 66 16 n/a n/a 0 1046
2004 869 22 33 79 12 n/a n/a 0 1015
2005 876 14 45 79 6 n/a n/a 0 1020
2006 910 17 43 87 9 n/a n/a 0 1066
2007 923 29 41 90 8 n/a n/a 0 1091
2008 925 25 53 95 4 n/a n/a 0 1102
2009 931 30 65 110 4 n/a n/a 0 1140
2010 931 27 65 103 4 n/a n/a 0 1130
2011 900 16 50 138 8 6 21 0 1139
2012 894 18 49 149 8 2 24 0 1144
2013 801 11 41 148 5 1 32 0 1039
2014 773 14 51 134 3 3 29 0 1007
2015 750 30 38 138 2 5 28 0 991
2016 774 30 29 104 6 3 39 0 985
2017 786 24 36 118 6 0 33 0 1003
2018 733 25 32 128 3 2 23 0 946
2019 747 29 29 123 2 2 33 0 965
2020 726 24 22 124 2 2 37 0 937
2021 576 15 16 98 2 1 22 0 730
2022 629 24 39 121 4 2 25 0 844
2023 685 19 30 123 5 2 35 0 899

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hillcrest Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 649 28.0 23.1 n/a
1992 777 36.7 21.1 n/a
1993 906 43.7 20.7 n/a
1994 1019 49.6 20.5 n/a
1995 1052 47.6 22.1 n/a
1996 1052 47.6 22.1 n/a
1997 1172 54.1 21.7 n/a
1998 1340 57.9 23.1 n/a
1999 1502 65.9 22.8 n/a
2000 1346 60.5 22.2 n/a
2001 1155 53.0 21.8 n/a
2002 1046 44.5 23.5 7.2
2003 1046 44.5 23.5 7.2
2004 1015 42.6 23.8 8.9
2005 1020 44.9 22.7 3.6
2006 1066 46.6 22.9 3.4
2007 1091 46.4 23.5 4
2008 1102 47.0 23.4 n/a
2009 1140 47.4 24.1 7.4
2010 1130 46.0 24.5 9.1
2011 1139 44.8 25.4 9
2012 1144 45.8 24.9 10.1
2013 1039 43.0 24.1 14.3
2014 1007 40.8 24.6 17
2015 991 40.0 24.7 13.8
2016 985 41.0 24.0 13.4
2017 1003 42.8 23.4 13.4
2018 946 40.9 23.0 14.9
2019 965 40.4 23.8 16.9
2020 937 40.7 23.0 16.9
2021 730 38.5 18.9 n/a
2022 844 37.5 22.5 5.8
2023 899 41.5 21.6 13.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hillcrest Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 649 28.0 23.1 n/a
1992 777 36.7 21.1 n/a
1993 906 43.7 20.7 n/a
1994 1019 49.6 20.5 n/a
1995 1052 47.6 22.1 n/a
1996 1052 47.6 22.1 n/a
1997 1172 54.1 21.7 n/a
1998 1340 57.9 23.1 n/a
1999 1502 65.9 22.8 n/a
2000 1346 60.5 22.2 n/a
2001 1155 53.0 21.8 n/a
2002 1046 44.5 23.5 7.2
2003 1046 44.5 23.5 7.2
2004 1015 42.6 23.8 8.9
2005 1020 44.9 22.7 3.6
2006 1066 46.6 22.9 3.4
2007 1091 46.4 23.5 4
2008 1102 47.0 23.4 n/a
2009 1140 47.4 24.1 7.4
2010 1130 46.0 24.5 9.1
2011 1139 44.8 25.4 9
2012 1144 45.8 24.9 10.1
2013 1039 43.0 24.1 14.3
2014 1007 40.8 24.6 17
2015 991 40.0 24.7 13.8
2016 985 41.0 24.0 13.4
2017 1003 42.8 23.4 13.4
2018 946 40.9 23.0 14.9
2019 965 40.4 23.8 16.9
2020 937 40.7 23.0 16.9
2021 730 38.5 18.9 n/a
2022 844 37.5 22.5 5.8
2023 899 41.5 21.6 13.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillcrest Middle School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $358 (5.1%) $53 (0.8%) $769 (10.9%) $5,477 (77.6%) $1,173 (16.6%) $6,651 (94.2%) $7,062
2020 $271 (5.9%) $41 (0.9%) $582 (12.6%) $4,044 (87.7%) $256 (5.6%) $4,300 (93.3%) $4,611
2021 $373 (7.0%) $435 (8.1%) $1,180 (22.1%) $4,778 (89.5%) n/a $4,530 (84.9%) $5,338
2022 $507 (9.4%) $03 (0.1%) $1,017 (18.9%) $4,633 (86.1%) $237 (4.4%) $4,870 (90.5%) $5,381

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillcrest Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 105th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 38th of 854 Middle schools
 12.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students965899
 6.8%
African American2919
 34.5%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian2930
 3.4%
Hispanic123123
Pacific Islander22
White747685
 8.3%
Two or More Races3335
 6.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.9%13.8%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 899 students attended Hillcrest Middle School.

Students at Hillcrest Middle School are 76% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

Yes! Hillcrest Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 38th of 854 Arizona middle schools.


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