Below Average
#556 of 719 schools in ID
Hillcrest Elementary School
Elementary School · Boise Independent District · Boise, ID
A Boise Independent District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
2045 SOUTH POND STREET, Boise, ID 83705
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillcrest Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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 ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hillcrest Elementary School 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boise), 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
$62,605
Median home value
$378,800
Median rent
$1,166/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Owyhee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Rose Hill Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 185 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boise Independent District
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #40 of 48
- District spending per student
- $12,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillcrest Elementary School is listed in BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillcrest Elementary School
Hillcrest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boise, ID, part of Boise Independent District, serving approximately 274 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #556 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillcrest Elementary School
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School serve?
Hillcrest Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillcrest Elementary School rank in ID?
Hillcrest Elementary School ranks #556 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Hillcrest Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest Elementary School 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillcrest Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hillcrest Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hillcrest Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillcrest Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hillcrest Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillcrest Elementary School?
70.4% of students at Hillcrest Elementary School 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (208) 854-5080
- Area population (ZIP 83705)
- 27,542
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 83705; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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