Hillcrest Elementary School vs Howard School
Hillcrest Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 8.6/10 compared to 4.3/10. Hillcrest Elementary School is significantly larger with 363 students, about 2.9× the size of Howard School (125). In math proficiency, Hillcrest Elementary School leads at 82.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Ruston, LA
8.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 2nd
363 students
Howard School
Ruston, LA
4.3/10
School2nd – 12th
125 students
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| Metric | Hillcrest Elementary School | Howard School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.6 / 10 | 4.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.8 | 1.2 |
| Growth Score | 7.9 | 9.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54% | 8.8% |
| Environment Score | 8.3 | 1.2 |
| State Rank | #61 of 1,289 | #1,169 of 1,289 |
| State Percentile | 95th | 9th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Hillcrest Elementary School | Howard School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 82.0% | 24.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 86.0% | 37.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Ruston (71270) | Ruston (71270) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $37,599 | $37,599 |
| Median Home Value | $218,600 | $218,600 |
| Median Rent | $819 | $819 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 39.9% | 39.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 32.7% | 32.7% |
| Avg Commute | 17 min | 17 min |