Hillcrest Elementary

Summary:

Hillcrest Elementary is a public elementary school located in Nederland, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 576. It is part of the Nederland Independent School District, which is ranked 129 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillcrest Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (47.92%) and Asian (11.63%) students compared to the nearby schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students. Academically, the school has consistently performed well on STAAR tests, with 75.27% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading, significantly higher than the state average of 50.66%. Despite having a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (69.44% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), Hillcrest Elementary maintains a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.7, which may contribute to its academic success.

Interestingly, while Hillcrest Elementary outperforms the state averages in many areas, the other elementary schools in the Nederland ISD district also perform well, with similar or higher STAAR proficiency rates in some subjects. This suggests that the district as a whole is providing a strong educational foundation for its students. Hillcrest Elementary's consistent academic performance, effective use of resources, and support for students from diverse backgrounds make it a standout school in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2611 Ave H
       Nederland, TX  77627


(409) 722-3484

District: Nederland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
637th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,872 Help


Students who attend Hillcrest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Central Middle
High:    Nederland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  701

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.2%
White:
22.1%
Asian:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67% Help


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Compare Details Hillcrest Elementary ranks better than 86.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Nederland Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.2%), White (22.1%), Asian (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Nederland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary is 15, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Nederland Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest Elementary is $9,872. 2 elementary schools in the Nederland Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillcrest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillcrest Elementary 637th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Hillcrest Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Nederland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Nederland Independent School District (Isd) 129th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hillcrest Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.01 139th 3465 96.0%
2005 85.49 186th 3475 94.6%
2006 87.18 65th 3476 98.1%
2007 80.99 383rd 3724 89.7%
2008 84.78 224th 3768 94.1%
2009 83.76 278th 3884 92.8%
2010 86.94 41st 3937 99.0%
2011 87.21 61st 4095 98.5%
2012 93.24 67th 4206 98.4%
2013 91.81 142nd 4221 96.6%
2014 91.85 107th 4260 97.5%
2015 79.98 736th 4320 83.0%
2016 69.27 1311th 4286 69.4%
2017 59.60 1505th 4329 65.2%
2018 64.29 1278th 4359 70.7%
2019 77.07 809th 4479 81.9%
2021 55.95 1731st 4578 62.2%
2022 78.13 834th 4581 81.8%
2023 70.12 1159th 4647 75.1%
2024 83.28 637th 4675 86.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.89 129th 1114 88.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.80 1507th 3226 53.3%
2019 77.88 374th 3333 88.8%
2021 74.20 490th 3446 85.8%
2022 70.77 669th 3487 80.8%
2023 61.89 1057th 3556 70.3%
2024 77.31 530th 3638 85.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.83 3453rd 3558 3.0%
2019 76.52 392nd 3684 89.4%
2021 27.36 3017th 3799 20.6%
2022 62.11 972nd 3952 75.4%
2023 69.93 696th 4086 83.0%
2024 68.69 849th 4261 80.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.00 464th 4264 89.1%
2019 80.93 379th 4309 91.2%
2021 49.53 2064th 4451 53.6%
2022 82.99 358th 4477 92.0%
2023 82.11 391st 4521 91.4%
2024 88.42 205th 4560 95.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.80 1304th 4306 69.7%
2019 82.30 549th 4348 87.4%
2021 53.53 1839th 4499 59.1%
2022 83.88 521st 4561 88.6%
2023 68.17 1171st 4588 74.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.84 1065th 3006 64.6%
2022 63.93 1181st 2958 60.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.16 655th 4240 84.6%
2019 88.75 187th 4295 95.6%
2021 73.76 578th 4331 86.7%
2022 89.43 189th 4461 95.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.85 1276th 4319 70.5%
2019 63.06 1321st 4357 69.7%
2021 57.63 1602nd 4498 64.4%
2022 67.06 1236th 4563 72.9%
2023 69.05 1167th 4585 74.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.88 659th 1005 34.4%
2019 59.61 416th 1009 58.8%
2021 39.07 644th 967 33.4%
2022 52.46 532nd 957 44.4%
2023 61.16 433rd 1015 57.3%
2024 72.21 230th 1035 77.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.32 1125th 2483 54.7%
2019 56.88 879th 2515 65.0%
2021 38.61 1481st 2444 39.4%
2022 70.09 480th 2421 80.2%
2023 66.57 583rd 2443 76.1%
2024 58.78 821st 2421 66.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.96 1022nd 4168 75.5%
2019 91.20 172nd 4188 95.9%
2021 73.07 761st 4329 82.4%
2022 82.70 431st 4376 90.2%
2023 67.70 1055th 4401 76.0%
2024 82.10 453rd 4431 89.8%
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Rank History for White students at Hillcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.89 941st 3127 69.9%
2019 40.93 2002nd 3142 36.3%
2021 27.08 2470th 3082 19.9%
2022 60.79 1139th 3082 63.0%
2023 51.63 1546th 3106 50.2%
2024 64.14 1006th 3078 67.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Hillcrest Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, February 19, 2017

Open Quote teachers are very professional they do their job to teach very well. At Hillcrest we are all family. The school is way better than average Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 14, 2015

Open Quote Rudest staff I have ever seen. 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 Not Specified Total
1988 571 4 7 20 n/a n/a n/a 0 602
1989 606 18 13 18 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1990 628 20 21 23 0 n/a n/a 0 692
1991 548 25 18 20 1 n/a n/a -18 594
1992 513 31 21 28 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1993 516 19 19 20 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1994 480 25 14 25 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1995 464 13 5 15 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1996 464 13 5 15 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1997 458 13 7 20 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1998 474 23 31 26 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1999 372 27 64 32 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2000 332 32 65 43 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2001 321 30 77 50 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2002 329 53 88 34 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2003 329 53 88 34 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2004 299 60 83 44 1 n/a n/a 0 487
2005 319 77 80 57 2 n/a n/a 0 535
2006 253 74 75 55 1 n/a n/a 0 458
2007 251 64 78 82 3 n/a n/a 0 478
2008 242 108 79 87 2 n/a n/a 0 518
2009 228 89 80 94 2 n/a n/a 0 493
2010 226 75 79 77 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2011 279 48 29 86 8 0 20 0 470
2012 196 76 62 107 5 0 31 0 477
2013 200 91 97 110 4 0 10 0 512
2014 194 110 95 147 5 0 18 0 569
2015 180 111 84 163 4 0 10 0 552
2016 186 110 76 182 3 0 11 0 568
2017 165 113 72 197 5 0 14 0 566
2018 160 121 78 223 2 1 22 0 607
2019 163 85 73 210 2 1 21 0 555
2020 189 98 68 229 2 1 26 0 613
2021 163 88 61 211 0 1 26 0 550
2022 165 82 61 251 1 1 21 0 582
2023 144 67 67 276 0 1 21 0 576
2024 155 77 81 352 1 1 34 0 701

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
1988 602 29.0 20.7 n/a
1989 655 n/a n/a n/a
1990 692 36.0 19.2 n/a
1991 594 35.8 16.5 n/a
1992 593 35.9 16.5 18.9
1993 574 34.0 16.9 19.5
1994 544 34.0 16.0 18.6
1995 497 31.0 16.0 18.1
1996 497 31.0 16.0 18.1
1997 498 29.7 16.8 11
1998 554 32.0 17.3 23.3
1999 495 33.5 14.8 34.7
2000 472 32.0 14.8 34.7
2001 478 33.7 14.2 37.4
2002 505 33.3 15.2 44.4
2003 505 33.3 15.2 44.4
2004 487 32.4 15.0 43.7
2005 535 33.3 16.1 49.9
2006 458 33.0 13.9 50.2
2007 478 31.3 15.3 51
2008 518 33.1 15.6 35.9
2009 493 33.0 14.9 59.4
2010 457 31.0 14.7 62.8
2011 470 31.6 14.8 61.7
2012 477 31.4 15.1 65
2013 512 30.2 16.9 65
2014 569 33.6 16.9 66.3
2015 552 33.0 16.7 63.9
2016 568 36.0 15.7 61.1
2017 566 35.3 16.0 60.4
2018 607 35.2 17.2 61
2019 555 37.6 14.7 62.9
2020 613 37.7 16.2 60.7
2021 550 39.9 13.7 66.9
2022 582 40.1 14.4 63.2
2023 576 39.0 14.7 69.4
2024 701 46.6 15.0 67

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
1988 602 29.0 20.7 n/a
1989 655 n/a n/a n/a
1990 692 36.0 19.2 n/a
1991 594 35.8 16.5 n/a
1992 593 35.9 16.5 18.9
1993 574 34.0 16.9 19.5
1994 544 34.0 16.0 18.6
1995 497 31.0 16.0 18.1
1996 497 31.0 16.0 18.1
1997 498 29.7 16.8 11
1998 554 32.0 17.3 23.3
1999 495 33.5 14.8 34.7
2000 472 32.0 14.8 34.7
2001 478 33.7 14.2 37.4
2002 505 33.3 15.2 44.4
2003 505 33.3 15.2 44.4
2004 487 32.4 15.0 43.7
2005 535 33.3 16.1 49.9
2006 458 33.0 13.9 50.2
2007 478 31.3 15.3 51
2008 518 33.1 15.6 35.9
2009 493 33.0 14.9 59.4
2010 457 31.0 14.7 62.8
2011 470 31.6 14.8 61.7
2012 477 31.4 15.1 65
2013 512 30.2 16.9 65
2014 569 33.6 16.9 66.3
2015 552 33.0 16.7 63.9
2016 568 36.0 15.7 61.1
2017 566 35.3 16.0 60.4
2018 607 35.2 17.2 61
2019 555 37.6 14.7 62.9
2020 613 37.7 16.2 60.7
2021 550 39.9 13.7 66.9
2022 582 40.1 14.4 63.2
2023 576 39.0 14.7 69.4
2024 701 46.6 15.0 67

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillcrest Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,271 (14.2%) $7,675 (85.8%) $8,946
2020 $1,140 (13.2%) $7,509 (86.8%) $8,649
2021 $1,202 (12.2%) $8,671 (87.8%) $9,872

Data source: Texas 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 809th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1159th of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Hillcrest Elementary)5657
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nederland Independent School District (Isd))5862
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest Elementary)5553
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nederland Independent School District (Isd))5852
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Hillcrest Elementary)5852
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Nederland Independent School District (Isd))6861
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest Elementary)5755
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nederland Independent School District (Isd))6667
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students555576
 3.8%
African American8567
 21.2%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian7367
 8.2%
Hispanic210276
 31.4%
Pacific Islander11
White163144
 11.7%
Two or More Races2121
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.9%69.4%
 6.6%


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Students who attend Hillcrest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Middle
High : Nederland High School

Hillcrest Elementary ranks 637th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Hillcrest Elementary are 50% Hispanic, 22% White, 12% Asian, 11% African American, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 701 students attended Hillcrest Elementary.


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