Below Average
#7605 of 9,539 schools in CA
Hillcrest Elementary
Elementary School · San Francisco Unified
810 Silver Ave., San Francisco, CA 94134
Enrollment
328
Student-Teacher
25.2:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
328
Student-Teacher
25.2:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,605 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#95 of 120
public schools
In district
#84 of 103
San Francisco Unified
Academic growth
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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About Hillcrest Elementary
Hillcrest Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Hillcrest Elementary serves approximately 328 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Hillcrest Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,605 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Hillcrest Elementary show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Hillcrest Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Hillcrest Elementary runs 25.2:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
55% of students at Hillcrest Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Hillcrest Elementary — Students at Hillcrest Elementary score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
82.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.
How Hillcrest Elementary Compares
See how Hillcrest Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
810 Silver Ave., San Francisco, CA 94134
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hillcrest Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GOLDEN BRIDGES SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ALTA VISTA SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Monroe Elementary (rated 6.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94134 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$107,566
Median Home Value
$1,064,100
Median Rent
$1,674/mo
Population
40,142
College Educated
29.9%
Homeownership
64.5%
Avg Commute
32.3 min
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Median Age
44.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hillcrest Elementary
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary serve?
Hillcrest Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary?
Hillcrest Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillcrest Elementary rank in CA?
Hillcrest Elementary ranks #7,605 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hillcrest Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillcrest Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hillcrest Elementary a charter school?
No, Hillcrest Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillcrest Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hillcrest Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillcrest Elementary?
82.9% of students at Hillcrest Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 328
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 82.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.6%
- Phone
- (415) 469-4722
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #84 of 103
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