Hillcrest Elem
Lawrence, KS · Elementary School
Performance Overview
About This School
Hillcrest Elem is a elementary school located in Lawrence, Kansas. The school serves 346 students.
With a DataScore of 53/100 (C), Hillcrest Elem performs at the state average for Kansas. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hillcrest Elem has a DataScore of 53/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Hillcrest Elem has 346 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1.
Hillcrest Elem has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -14.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Hillcrest Elem is part of the Lawrence in Lawrence, Kansas. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.