Hillcrest Elementary School

About Hillcrest Elementary School

Hillcrest Elementary School is a vibrant and welcoming learning environment for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Located in a quiet, residential neighborhood in the heart of the city, Hillcrest Elementary is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment for all students.
The school is focused on developing the skills and knowledge necessary for students to be successful in their future endeavors. Hillcrest Elementary provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes math, science, reading, writing, social studies, and physical education. Additionally, the school offers a variety of enrichment activities such as art, music, and foreign language classes.
At Hillcrest Elementary, the faculty and staff strive to create a positive learning community where all students are respected and supported. The school is committed to developing strong relationships between teachers, students, and parents to ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Hillcrest Elementary is proud to be a part of the local community and values the importance of giving back. The school is actively involved in various volunteer and outreach programs that benefit the community.
Hillcrest Elementary is a great place for students to learn and grow. With a focus on providing an excellent educational experience, Hillcrest Elementary is an ideal place for students to thrive.

Address:	400 East Watts Avenue Enterprise, AL 36330
Phone:	(334) 347-6858
Site:	www.wapak.org
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	777 students

Overview Hillcrest Elementary School

Hillcrest Elementary School serves 777 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Hillcrest Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Hillcrest Elementary School

Hillcrest Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.