Is Hillcrest High a good school?

Hillcrest High ranks in the bottom 18.5% of Missouri high schools.

How many students attend Hillcrest High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,079 students attended Hillcrest High.

What is the racial makeup of Hillcrest High?

Students at Hillcrest High are 68% White, 11% African American, 9% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Hillcrest High?

Hillcrest High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bowerman Elementary Elementary : Fremont Elementary Elementary : Pleasant View Elementary Elementary : Robberson Elementary Elementary : Truman Elementary Elementary : Watkins Elementary Elementary : Williams Elementary Middle : Pleasant View Middle Middle : Reed Middle

Hillcrest High

Summary:

Hillcrest High is a public high school located in Springfield, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 1,017 students. It is part of the Springfield R-XII school district, which is ranked 182 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Hillcrest High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri high schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the recent years.

Hillcrest High faces several challenges, including consistently low academic performance, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the state and district averages across all subject areas. The school also has a relatively high four-year graduation rate, but its dropout rate is higher than the state average. Additionally, Hillcrest High has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state and district averages, ranging from 25.9% to 44.1% in recent years. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 52.11% to 68.23% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.

Interestingly, Hillcrest High's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school's ranking for African American and Hispanic students generally lower than its overall ranking. In contrast, Parkview High, another high school in the same district, has similar academic performance and demographic characteristics to Hillcrest High, while Central High, a magnet school in the same district, significantly outperforms Hillcrest High across various metrics. Despite Hillcrest High's higher per-student spending compared to the state average, this does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond funding may be contributing to the school's underperformance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3319 N Grant
Springfield, MO 65803-1036

(417) 523-8000

District: Springfield R-Xii

SchoolDigger Rank:
308^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,545

Feeder schools for Hillcrest High:

Elementary:	Bowerman Elementary
	Fremont Elementary
	Pleasant View Elementary
	Robberson Elementary
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	Truman Elementary
	Watkins Elementary
	Williams Elementary
Middle:	Pleasant View Middle
	Reed Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 1,079

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.5%

African American:

11.3%

Two or more races:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hillcrest High ranks worse than 81.5% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.35. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hillcrest High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.5%), African American (11.3%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Springfield R-Xii School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillcrest High is 16.4, which is the 3^rd best among 5 high schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District. (See more...)

Compare Hillcrest High employs 65.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest High is $13,545, which is the highest among 7 high schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillcrest High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillcrest High 308^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Hillcrest High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

White students:

Springfield R-Xii:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield R-Xii 182^nd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hillcrest High

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Rank History for all students at Hillcrest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	60.44	180^th	534	66.3%
2007	51.31	262^nd	538	51.3%
2008	33.32	415^th	539	23.0%
2009	36.02	362^nd	507	28.6%
2010	34.70	389^th	516	24.6%
2011	31.08	421^st	528	20.3%
2012	33.89	400^th	522	23.4%
2013	30.07	438^th	523	16.3%
2014	33.12	399^th	521	23.4%
2015	34.50	378^th	504	25.0%
2016	28.34	321^st	401	20.0%
2017	28.88	329^th	404	18.6%
2018	31.43	336^th	468	28.2%
2019	13.66	426^th	460	7.4%
2021	16.32	304^th	358	15.1%
2022	18.63	299^th	361	17.2%
2023	16.00	299^th	352	15.1%
2024	20.35	308^th	378	18.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hillcrest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	15.39	22^nd	23	4.3%
2023	14.15	33^rd	34	2.9%
2024	25.53	31^st	39	20.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hillcrest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.94	85^th	127	33.1%
2024	24.39	115^th	135	14.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillcrest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	31.38	284^th	382	25.7%
2019	18.50	334^th	368	9.2%
2021	23.43	213^th	255	16.5%
2022	26.22	200^th	250	20.0%
2023	23.79	223^rd	268	16.8%
2024	27.87	215^th	274	21.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Hillcrest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.68	105^th	129	18.6%
2022	23.07	98^th	111	11.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Hillcrest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	33.86	77^th	111	30.6%
2019	9.17	101^st	106	4.7%
2021	34.08	65^th	96	32.3%
2022	48.25	54^th	105	48.6%
2023	15.93	96^th	99	3.0%
2024	31.80	83^rd	105	21.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hillcrest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	40.86	29^th	57	49.1%
2023	19.57	61^st	64	4.7%

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Rank History for White students at Hillcrest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	28.97	325^th	440	26.1%
2019	14.06	396^th	430	7.9%
2021	10.55	301^st	309	2.6%
2022	16.52	279^th	310	10.0%
2023	13.73	278^th	302	7.9%
2024	16.03	286^th	321	10.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Hillcrest High

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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	1298	1298
1992	1214	32	9	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	1264
1993	1249	29	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	1289
1994	1200	32	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	1239
1995	1242	36	8	9	8	n/a	n/a	0	1303
1996	1242	36	8	9	8	n/a	n/a	0	1303
1997	1246	36	11	10	10	n/a	n/a	0	1313
1998	1288	51	14	9	14	n/a	n/a	0	1376
1999	1233	49	13	11	12	n/a	n/a	0	1318
2000	1275	60	18	11	9	n/a	n/a	0	1373
2001	1240	54	16	13	7	n/a	n/a	0	1330
2002	1169	39	14	18	9	n/a	n/a	0	1249
2003	1169	39	14	18	9	n/a	n/a	0	1249
2004	1144	53	10	28	8	n/a	n/a	0	1243
2005	1132	68	12	27	11	n/a	n/a	0	1250
2006	1086	67	13	29	9	n/a	n/a	0	1204
2007	1125	74	13	37	15	n/a	n/a	0	1264
2008	1061	99	7	36	16	n/a	n/a	0	1219
2009	1060	95	7	32	17	n/a	n/a	0	1211
2010	986	92	9	34	15	n/a	n/a	0	1136
2011	942	106	9	29	14	3	5	0	1108
2012	921	113	5	38	14	2	7	0	1100
2013	909	110	6	37	12	2	8	0	1084
2014	845	108	4	37	11	3	15	0	1023
2015	873	109	2	43	7	3	17	0	1054
2016	827	108	3	38	4	5	26	0	1011
2017	823	124	6	34	4	4	30	0	1025
2018	877	115	6	43	2	6	34	0	1083
2019	861	119	12	38	1	8	49	0	1088
2020	846	136	6	48	2	6	52	0	1096
2021	805	121	6	49	3	5	59	0	1048
2022	689	107	8	64	9	8	63	0	948
2023	701	129	10	81	9	9	78	0	1017
2024	739	122	9	91	11	8	99	0	1079

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 High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1298	72.3	17.9	6
1992	1264	73.3	17.2	13.1
1993	1289	73.7	17.5	14.8
1994	1239	74.1	16.7	18.2
1995	1303	71.9	18.1	18.3
1996	1303	71.9	18.1	18.3
1997	1313	73.4	17.9	13.2
1998	1376	73.6	18.7	15.6
1999	1318	68.6	19.2	20
2000	1373	73.9	18.6	26.4
2001	1330	75.7	17.6	22.6
2002	1249	69.2	18.0	27.7
2003	1249	69.2	18.0	27.7
2004	1243	65.7	18.9	32.6
2005	1250	61.2	20.4	34.2
2006	1204	68.4	17.6	38.5
2007	1264	67.3	18.8	40.9
2008	1219	72.3	16.9	41.8
2009	1211	69.5	17.4	46.5
2010	1136	69.2	16.4	52.8
2011	1108	66.0	16.7	50.1
2012	1100	66.6	16.5	55.9
2013	1084	63.3	17.1	54.8
2014	1023	65.0	15.7	64.3
2015	1054	64.0	16.4	61.9
2016	1011	65.0	15.5	58.6
2017	1025	60.4	16.9	58.8
2018	1083	61.2	17.6	67.4
2019	1088	59.9	18.1	66.5
2020	1096	58.6	18.7	61
2021	1048	59.8	17.5	68.2
2022	948	57.6	16.4	52.1
2023	1017	60.6	16.7	63.5
2024	1079	65.4	16.4	68.1

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 High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1298	72.3	17.9	6
1992	1264	73.3	17.2	13.1
1993	1289	73.7	17.5	14.8
1994	1239	74.1	16.7	18.2
1995	1303	71.9	18.1	18.3
1996	1303	71.9	18.1	18.3
1997	1313	73.4	17.9	13.2
1998	1376	73.6	18.7	15.6
1999	1318	68.6	19.2	20
2000	1373	73.9	18.6	26.4
2001	1330	75.7	17.6	22.6
2002	1249	69.2	18.0	27.7
2003	1249	69.2	18.0	27.7
2004	1243	65.7	18.9	32.6
2005	1250	61.2	20.4	34.2
2006	1204	68.4	17.6	38.5
2007	1264	67.3	18.8	40.9
2008	1219	72.3	16.9	41.8
2009	1211	69.5	17.4	46.5
2010	1136	69.2	16.4	52.8
2011	1108	66.0	16.7	50.1
2012	1100	66.6	16.5	55.9
2013	1084	63.3	17.1	54.8
2014	1023	65.0	15.7	64.3
2015	1054	64.0	16.4	61.9
2016	1011	65.0	15.5	58.6
2017	1025	60.4	16.9	58.8
2018	1083	61.2	17.6	67.4
2019	1088	59.9	18.1	66.5
2020	1096	58.6	18.7	61
2021	1048	59.8	17.5	68.2
2022	948	57.6	16.4	52.1
2023	1017	60.6	16.7	63.5
2024	1079	65.4	16.4	68.1

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 High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$708 (6.6%)	$10,054 (93.4%)	$10,762
2020	$660 (6.2%)	$10,010 (93.8%)	$10,670
2021	$637 (5.9%)	$10,081 (94.1%)	$10,718
2022	$1,890 (14.0%)	$11,655 (86.0%)	$13,545

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillcrest High

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

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 426^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 299^th of 352 High schools	7.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Hillcrest High)	9.7	18	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Springfield R-Xii)	31.5	30.2	1.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Hillcrest High)	24	19.4	4.6%
End of Course Biology I (Springfield R-Xii)	35	28.4	6.6%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Hillcrest High)	40.8	32.7	8.1%
End of Course English II (Springfield R-Xii)	53.2	45.1	8.1%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Hillcrest High)	7.3	13.3	6%
End of Course Algebra II (Springfield R-Xii)	38.7	37.2	1.5%
End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)	50	51.6	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1088	1017	6.5%
African American	119	129	8.4%
American Indian	1	9	800%
Asian	12	10	16.7%
Hispanic	38	81	113.2%
Pacific Islander	8	9	12.5%
White	861	701	18.6%
Two or More Races	49	78	59.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.5%	63.5%	3%

Schools Near Hillcrest High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP Geometry (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Geometry End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hillcrest High	Public	9-12	3319 N Grant	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-8000	1,079	65	16.4	68.1%	739 (68.5%)	122 (11.3%)	91 (8.4%)	9 (0.8%)	11 (1.0%)	8 (0.7%)	99 (9.2%)	20.4	308^th of 378 public high schools	18.5%		16	299^th of 352 public high schools	15.1%	9				16.9	20.3	35.2	31.3		20.6	$13,545	$1,890	$11,655
Juvenile Justice Center	Public	7-12	1111 N Robberson	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 868-4008	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Central High	Public, Magnet	6-12	423 E Central	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	Yes	No	No	(417) 523-9600	1,449	120	12.0	54.5%	916 (63.2%)	155 (10.7%)	157 (10.8%)	99 (6.8%)	5 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	112 (7.7%)	51.2	139^th of 378 public high schools	63.2%		39.5	199^th of 352 public high schools	43.5%	60	82.3	93.5	94.0	35.6	35.7	49.9	73.0	89.6	37.1	$12,410	$1,426	$10,985
Graff Career Center	Public	11-12	1001 E. Chestnut Expy	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Ozarks Technical Community College	No	No	No	No	(417) 447-8121	0	36	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Study Alternative High	Public	9-12	2343 W. Olive Street	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-6400	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Datema House	Public	5-12	918 S Jefferson	Springfield	65806	Greene County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 895-6832	12	1	12.0	75.0%	11 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Parkview High	Public	9-12	516 W Meadowmere	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-9200	1,274	88	14.4	66.9%	805 (63.2%)	135 (10.6%)	165 (13.0%)	40 (3.1%)	6 (0.5%)	13 (1.0%)	110 (8.6%)	22.7	294^th of 378 public high schools	22.2%		17.6	290^th of 352 public high schools	17.6%	4				15.5	20.0	35.0			28.5	$12,788	$2,268	$10,520
Excel School	Public	6-12	1631 W Bennett	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 895-6240	14	2	7.0	78.6%	13 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Community Learning Center	Public	6-12	3990 W Sunshine	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 888-4055	17	2	8.5	82.4%	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Wilson Creek Group Home	Public	6-12	3992 W Sunshine	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 888-4050	16	2	8.0	81.3%	15 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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