Hillcrest Elementary

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Hillcrest Elementary ranks 781 st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hillcrest Elementary is a public elementary school located in Dublin, Georgia, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 533 students. The school is part of the Dublin City School District, which is ranked 160 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillcrest Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the Georgia Milestones Assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, only 25.6% of 3rd graders and 24.2% of 4th graders at Hillcrest were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 38.4% and 37%, respectively. In Mathematics, Hillcrest's performance is slightly better, with 36.7% of 3rd graders and 41.8% of 4th graders proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 45.4% and 48.1%. The school's performance has been declining over the past few years, with proficiency rates dropping from 2018-2019 to 2022-2023. Hillcrest Elementary has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with 100% of students receiving this benefit in the 2022-2023 and 2020-2021 school years.

The nearby Susie Dasher Elementary, which is also part of the Dublin City School District, outperforms Hillcrest Elementary in both ELA and Mathematics on the Georgia Milestones Assessments. Additionally, Treutlen Elementary School, which is located in a different district (Treutlen County), significantly outperforms Hillcrest Elementary in both ELA and Mathematics, with proficiency rates often exceeding the state averages. These comparisons suggest that factors beyond just socioeconomic status, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and instructional practices, may be contributing to the performance differences between Hillcrest and the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

1100 Edgewood Dr
Dublin, GA 31021

(478) 353-8200

District: Dublin City

SchoolDigger Rank:
781^st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,246

Students who attend Hillcrest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Dublin Middle School
High:	Dublin High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 553

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.8%

White:

5.8%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hillcrest Elementary ranks worse than 62.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.51. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.8%), White (5.8%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary is 18.9. (See more...)

Compare Hillcrest Elementary employs 29.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest Elementary is $9,246.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hillcrest Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dublin City:

SchoolDigger ranks Dublin City 160^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hillcrest Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2014	46.30	799^th	1231	35.1%
2015	33.92	816^th	1240	34.2%
2016	35.63	796^th	1233	35.4%
2017	25.45	905^th	1205	24.9%
2018	32.02	822^nd	1209	32.0%
2019	36.96	761^st	1234	38.3%
2021	18.62	981^st	1214	19.2%
2022	25.49	913^th	1244	26.6%
2023	25.64	902^nd	1242	27.4%
2024	34.51	781^st	1248	37.4%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a citizen
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Hillcrest Elementary School is an excellent school with dedicated teachers, many have decades of experience. You will find very few parents that will complain about this school. It is truly an outstanding school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hillcrest Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	45	324	3	4	0	0	8	384
2013	54	358	3	5	0	0	6	426
2014	50	366	0	9	0	0	15	440
2015	51	347	2	15	0	0	15	430
2016	51	362	8	16	0	0	16	453
2017	32	467	9	20	0	0	13	541
2018	30	463	12	10	0	0	10	525
2019	23	469	9	10	0	0	11	522
2020	20	485	9	11	0	1	14	540
2021	33	472	4	11	1	1	15	537
2022	50	460	3	24	1	0	13	551
2023	36	459	3	20	1	0	14	533
2024	32	480	3	21	3	0	14	553

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	384	25.2	15.2	86.5
2013	426	27.5	15.4	87.3
2014	440	28.7	15.3	86.4
2015	430	28.0	15.3	100
2016	453	26.0	17.4	99.3
2017	541	30.0	18.0	100
2018	525	29.0	18.1	100
2019	522	30.5	17.1	100
2020	540	30.2	17.8	100
2021	537	29.5	18.2	100
2022	551	32.2	17.1	n/a
2023	533	31.3	17.0	100
2024	553	29.2	18.9	100

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	384	25.2	15.2	86.5
2013	426	27.5	15.4	87.3
2014	440	28.7	15.3	86.4
2015	430	28.0	15.3	100
2016	453	26.0	17.4	99.3
2017	541	30.0	18.0	100
2018	525	29.0	18.1	100
2019	522	30.5	17.1	100
2020	540	30.2	17.8	100
2021	537	29.5	18.2	100
2022	551	32.2	17.1	n/a
2023	533	31.3	17.0	100
2024	553	29.2	18.9	100

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 Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,498 (17.2%)	$7,204 (82.8%)	$8,702
2018	$1,362 (15.5%)	$7,436 (84.5%)	$8,798
2019	$1,772 (19.2%)	$7,474 (80.8%)	$9,246

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillcrest Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 761^st of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 902^nd of 1242 Elementary schools	11%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillcrest Elementary)	26.2	18.8	7.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dublin City)	22	21.3	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest Elementary)	57.3	32.9	24.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dublin City)	48.2	40.6	7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillcrest Elementary)	30.1	18.6	11.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dublin City)	24.6	21	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest Elementary)	35.5	33	2.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dublin City)	39.8	35.4	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	522	533	2.1%
African American	469	459	2.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	9	3	66.7%
Hispanic	10	20	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	23	36	56.5%
Two or More Races	11	14	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Hillcrest Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hillcrest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1100 Edgewood Dr	Dublin	31021	Laurens County	Dublin City	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 353-8200	553	29	18.9	100.0%	32 (5.8%)	480 (86.8%)	21 (3.8%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.5%)	34.5	781^st of 1248 public elementary schools	37.4%		25.6	902^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	27.4%	121	25.6	24.2		36.7	41.8			$9,246	$1,772	$7,474
Susie Dasher	Public	PK, KG-4	911 Martin Luther King Jr Dr	Dublin	31021	Laurens County	Dublin City	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 353-8250	527	30	17.8	100.0%	40 (7.6%)	458 (86.9%)	12 (2.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.8%)	55.6	496^th of 1248 public elementary schools	60.3%		40	687^th of 1242 public elementary schools	44.7%	191	30.4	34.7		60.8	47.2			$9,465	$2,253	$7,212
East Laurens Elementary School	Public	3-5	960 US Highway 80 E	East Dublin	31027	Laurens County	Laurens County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 272-8612	469	39	12.1	96.8%	225 (48.0%)	191 (40.7%)	39 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	52.8	532^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	57.4%		42.5	649^th of 1242 public elementary schools	47.7%	117	33.7	27.1	39.6	57.7	57.1	40.2	40.2	$8,945	$1,081	$7,864
East Laurens Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	950 US Highway 80 E	Dublin	31027	Laurens County	Laurens County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 272-4440	636	42	15.1	95.3%	300 (47.2%)	246 (38.7%)	55 (8.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.0%)								(n/a)								$9,582	$1,164	$8,417
Northwest Laurens Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3330 US Highway 80 W	Dudley	31022	Laurens County	Laurens County	No	No	No	No	(478) 676-3475	908	63	14.4	49.9%	550 (60.6%)	247 (27.2%)	41 (4.5%)	27 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (4.6%)	86.5	171^st of 1248 public elementary schools	86.3%		81.7	210^th of 1242 public elementary schools	83.1%	39	53.9	53.3	60.4	70.2	78.1	64.2	60.4	$8,627	$603	$8,024
Southwest Laurens Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1799 Ga Highway 117	Rentz	31075	Laurens County	Laurens County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 984-4276	997	68	14.6	71.8%	701 (70.3%)	187 (18.8%)	65 (6.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.1%)	65.8	394^th of 1248 public elementary schools	68.4%		65.8	386^th of 1242 public elementary schools	68.9%	8	35.6	32.2	52.7	56.9	67.8	47.3	53.4	$9,043	$804	$8,239
Johnson County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2160 W Elm St	Wrightsville	31096	Johnson County	Johnson County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 864-3446	512	33	15.4	95.9%	249 (48.6%)	210 (41.0%)	24 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.7%)	44.9	628^th of 1248 public elementary schools	49.7%		47.6	579^th of 1242 public elementary schools	53.4%	49	45.8	25.0	42.7	45.8	41.1	30.7	30.7	$9,844	$938	$8,906
Treutlen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7892 Ga Highway 29	Soperton	30457	Treutlen County	Treutlen County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 529-7161	481	42	11.3	89.4%	272 (56.5%)	163 (33.9%)	22 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.8%)	63.1	422^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	66.2%		47.6	581^st of 1242 public elementary schools	53.2%	159	42.6	34.2	58.3	73.8	52.1	41.7	36.7	$9,184	$889	$8,296

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest Elementary

How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 553 students attended Hillcrest Elementary.

Is Hillcrest Elementary a good school?

Hillcrest Elementary ranks 781^st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hillcrest Elementary?

Students at Hillcrest Elementary are 87% African American, 6% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Hillcrest Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hillcrest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dublin Middle School
High : Dublin High School

What district is Hillcrest Elementary in?

Dublin City

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