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#1285 of 2,268 schools in GA
Hillcrest Elementary
Elementary School · Dublin City · Dublin, GA
A Dublin City elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1100 Edgewood Dr, Dublin, GA 31021
- Math 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillcrest Elementary score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hillcrest Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated798/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,956
Median home value
$178,500
Median rent
$741/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
58.2%
Poverty rate
27.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Susie DasherEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–4 | 2.1 mi | 527 | 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.
Dublin City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,579NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillcrest Elementary is listed in Dublin City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillcrest Elementary
Hillcrest Elementary is a public elementary school in Dublin, GA, part of Dublin City, serving approximately 553 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,285 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillcrest Elementary
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary serve?
Hillcrest Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary?
Hillcrest Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary is 19.1:1. 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 GA?
Hillcrest Elementary ranks #1,285 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Hillcrest Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
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?
100.0% 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Laurens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (478) 353-8200
- Area population (ZIP 31021)
- 27,388
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
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 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 31021; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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