Below Average
#7605 of 9,539 schools in CA
Hillcrest Elementary
Elementary School · San Francisco Unified · San Francisco, CA
A San Francisco Unified elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
810 Silver Ave., San Francisco, CA 94134
- Math 9% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 13% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillcrest Elementary score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 33 points since 2018, to 11% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hillcrest Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 67Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,559/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Francisco), 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
$107,566
Median home value
$1,064,100
Median rent
$1,674/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94134; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.9 | PK–3 | 0.1 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Academy-silver CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–3 | 0.1 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Academy–cambridge CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–8 | 0.3 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Golden Bridges SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3 | PK–7 | 0.3 mi | 108 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
San Francisco Unified
- Schools in district
- 113
- Rank in district
- #84 of 103
- District spending per student
- $22,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillcrest Elementary is listed in San Francisco Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillcrest Elementary
Hillcrest Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified, serving approximately 328 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,605 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 328
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.6%
- Phone
- (415) 469-4722
- Area population (ZIP 94134)
- 40,142
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 94134; 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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