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Hillcrest Elementary

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

67^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Hillcrest Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 485 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Orange County Public Schools district, which is ranked 32 out of 67 districts in the state.

Hillcrest Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with strong academic performance that exceeds district and state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 80%, compared to 62% for the district and 55% for the state. Hillcrest's students also outperform their peers on the FAST assessments in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. However, the school has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state and district averages, which may be an area of concern.

Compared to nearby schools, Hillcrest Elementary consistently outperforms in academic proficiency, with significantly higher scores in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For instance, in 2024-2025, Hillcrest's 4th-grade math proficiency rate was 93%, compared to 67-86% for the nearby schools. Additionally, Hillcrest has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and a lower student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

489

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,273

Per pupil spending ?

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1010 E Concord St
Orlando, FL 32803

(407) 245-1770

District: Orange

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.9%

Hispanic:

23.5%

African American:

12.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2014 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (85% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Orange

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school85%

District avg60%

Florida avg58%

67^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 10 pts since 2016

From top 13% (2016) to top 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 163Elementary Schools in the Orange

32^nd of 67Orange among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	93.6	67 of 2258	97.0%	★★★★★
2024	93.3	81 of 2256	96.4%	★★★★★
2023	87.1	244 of 2240	89.1%	★★★★☆
2022	95.3	42 of 2219	98.1%	★★★★★
2021	91.0	152 of 2247	93.2%	★★★★★
2019	91.8	102 of 2182	95.3%	★★★★★
2018	87.6	216 of 2118	89.8%	★★★★☆
2017	88.3	198 of 2112	90.6%	★★★★★
2016	85.2	264 of 2087	87.4%	★★★★☆
2014	92.5	82 of 2064	96.0%	★★★★★
2013	83.3	281 of 2029	86.2%	★★★★☆
2012	82.8	294 of 1984	85.2%	★★★★☆
2011	69.7	603 of 1985	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.9	701 of 1919	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	43.4	1116 of 1847	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	47.7	989 of 1789	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	47.2	997 of 1786	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	37.6	1098 of 1688	35.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts87%+31 vs state

Math85%+25 vs state

Science80%+25 vs state

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What people are saying

by a teacher
Sunday, July 21, 2013

There was a change in administration beginning the 2012-2013 school year and foreign language curriculum was adopted for the Spanish and French academies. The principal is professional, accessible and passionate about student success and parent input and involvement and has raised the standard for both faculty and staff and the foreign language magnet program. There is a high expectation for Common Core standards to be taught with rigor but a dire need for upgraded technology in the school to prepare for OCPS and state target of full digital curriculum by 2016. A proactive PTA and SAC works cooperatively with administration and the future is bright for Hillcrest. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Most parents are concerned about the direction the school is headed in. The principal is confrontational and unapproachable with adults and children.

While many of the teachers are very good, there has been substantial teacher turnover in the last 4 years.

The language program for Spanish is almost none existent at this point. It used to be an immersion school where certain subjects(like social studies) were taught in Spanish. Now Spanish essentially is a vocabulary subject where the teacher stresses vocabulary words and little discussion or communication in Spanish.

If you want your child to go to a school where the parents care about education, Hillcrest could be for you. If you want your child to learn Spanish, you will be disappointed unless the administration changes. Close Quote

Schools Near Hillcrest Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hillcrest Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	1010 E Concord St	Orlando	32803	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 245-1770	489	32	15.2	11.7%	244 (49.9%)	62 (12.7%)	115 (23.5%)	22 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (9.4%)	93.6	67^th of 2258 public elementary schools	97.0%		93.3	81^st of 2256 public elementary schools	96.4%	14	87.0	92.0	81.0				80.0	93.0	83.0				80.0					$12,273	$651	$11,621
Lake Eola Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	135 N Magnolia Ave	Orlando	32801	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 246-0900	190	12	15.8		55 (28.9%)	56 (29.5%)	63 (33.2%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.3%)	45	1221^st of 2258 public elementary schools	45.9%		27.4	1700^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.6%	479	65.0	44.0	46.0	70.0	45.0	65.0	71.0	38.0	54.0	43.0	29.0		54.0	63.0	85.0		89.0	$11,545	$00	$11,545
Ocps Academic Center For Excellence	Public	PK, KG-8	701 W Livingston St	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 866-1280	824	52	15.8	81.4%	19 (2.3%)	677 (82.2%)	102 (12.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	21 (2.5%)	7.5	2190^th of 2258 public elementary schools	3.0%		9.9	2154^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.5%	36	25.0	28.0	27.0	27.0	24.0	18.0	30.0	39.0	18.0	36.0	20.0	32.0	36.0	24.0	83.0		46.0	$14,150	$2,666	$11,484
Audubon Park School	Public	PK, KG-8	1500 Falcon Dr	Orlando	32803	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 317-5829	1,184	76	15.5	14.3%	743 (62.8%)	80 (6.8%)	245 (20.7%)	30 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	84 (7.1%)	93.3	74^th of 2258 public elementary schools	96.7%		91.5	127^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.4%	53	90.0	81.0	87.0	89.0	83.0	83.0	92.0	80.0	81.0	89.0	80.0	94.0	90.0	82.0	100.0		88.0	$12,135	$950	$11,185
Lake Como School	Public	PK, KG-8	2450 E Gore St	Orlando	32806	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 897-6420	928	61	15.2	44.5%	329 (35.5%)	233 (25.1%)	318 (34.3%)	10 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.8%)	67.2	710^th of 2258 public elementary schools	68.6%		59.4	875^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.2%	165	70.0	56.0	72.0	66.0	65.0	46.0	77.0	69.0	62.0	51.0	33.0	67.0	72.0	48.0	74.0		72.0	$13,331	$1,000	$12,330
Princeton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	311 W Princeton St	Orlando	32804	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 245-1840	444	29	15.3	24.5%	276 (62.2%)	48 (10.8%)	85 (19.1%)	9 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	23 (5.2%)	90.6	151^st of 2258 public elementary schools	93.3%		89.3	200^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.1%	49	90.0	84.0	76.0				83.0	80.0	73.0				82.0					$12,633	$813	$11,819
Baldwin Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1750 Common Way Rd	Orlando	32814	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 897-6400	732	47	15.5	26.5%	328 (44.8%)	54 (7.4%)	238 (32.5%)	56 (7.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.4%)	84.5	303^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	86.6%		86.1	283^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	87.5%	20	76.0	70.0	75.0				77.0	73.0	76.0				76.0					$12,142	$845	$11,297
Blankner K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	2500 S Mills Ave	Orlando	32806	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 245-1720	824	56	14.7	26.2%	436 (52.9%)	82 (10.0%)	217 (26.3%)	42 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	42 (5.1%)	87	245^th of 2258 public elementary schools	89.1%		85.4	295^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.9%	50	73.0	79.0	81.0	79.0	68.0	73.0	73.0	86.0	83.0	82.0	42.0	82.0	78.0	73.0	98.0	100.0	78.0	$13,505	$1,105	$12,400
Ucp Downtown Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	4680 Lake Underhill Rd	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 852-3300	188	17	11.0		21 (11.2%)	27 (14.4%)	131 (69.7%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	0.6	2251^st of 2258 public elementary schools	0.3%		1.2	2242^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	0.6%	9	7.0	18.0					0.0	18.0										$21,927	$00	$21,927
Rock Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	408 N Tampa Ave	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 245-1880	340	25	13.6	82.9%	7 (2.1%)	278 (81.8%)	52 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	77.4	462^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	79.5%		63.4	786^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.2%	324	69.0	67.0	63.0				82.0	67.0	69.0				74.0					$17,331	$4,296	$13,035

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest Elementary

What district is Hillcrest Elementary in?

Orange

Is Hillcrest Elementary a good school?

Yes! Hillcrest Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 67^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Hillcrest Elementary?

Students at Hillcrest Elementary are 50% White, 24% Hispanic, 13% African American, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 489 students attended Hillcrest Elementary.

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