Hillcrest Elementary
Frederick, MD · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Hillcrest Elementary is a elementary school located in Frederick, Maryland. The school serves 575 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 48/100 (D), Hillcrest Elementary performs below the state average for Maryland. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
92% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hillcrest Elementary has a DataScore of 48/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Hillcrest Elementary has 575 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1.
Yes, Hillcrest Elementary is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +11, showing meaningful academic improvement.
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 Elementary is part of the Frederick County Public Schools in Frederick, Maryland. 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.