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#3751 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 39% in state
Hillcrest
Elementary School · Oakland Unified · Oakland, CA
An Oakland Unified elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
30 Marguerite Dr., Oakland, CA 94618
- Math 63% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillcrest score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 67% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hillcrest sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,182/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oakland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$205,552
Median home value
$1,789,100
Median rent
$2,742/mo
College educated
86.4%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–6 | 0.1 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| St Theresa SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| St. Theresa SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Kaiser Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K | 0.8 mi | 129 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oakland Unified
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #12 of 79
- District spending per student
- $22,181NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillcrest is listed in Oakland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillcrest
Hillcrest is a public elementary school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland Unified, serving approximately 376 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,751 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillcrest
What grades does Hillcrest serve?
Hillcrest serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Hillcrest?
Hillcrest has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillcrest rank in CA?
Hillcrest ranks #3,751 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hillcrest's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hillcrest?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillcrest has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hillcrest a charter school?
No, Hillcrest is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillcrest a Title I school?
No, Hillcrest is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillcrest?
26.1% of students at Hillcrest qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (510) 879-5127
- Area population (ZIP 94618)
- 16,845
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 44
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94618; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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