Hillcrest Elementary
Monterey Park, CA · Middle School
Performance Overview
About This School
Hillcrest Elementary is a middle school located in Monterey Park, California. The school serves 415 students.
With a DataScore of 52/100 (C), Hillcrest Elementary performs at the state average for California. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
60% 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 52/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Hillcrest Elementary has 415 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.8:1.
Yes, Hillcrest Elementary is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +19, 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 Garvey Elementary in Monterey Park, California. 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.