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#545 of 719 schools in ID

Hillcrest High School

High School · Bonneville Joint District · Ammon, ID

A Bonneville Joint District high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2801 SUNNYSIDE ROAD, Ammon, ID 83406

  • Math 33% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2022)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation32.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.1:1
District spending per student$8,756
Chronic Absenteeism11.4%

Students at Hillcrest High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

17.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hillcrest High 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average522/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$90,654

Median home value

$350,500

Median rent

$1,182/mo

College educated

36.8%

Homeownership

71%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
32.2% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alturas Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated6–120.8 mi406Compare →
Watersprings SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–120.9 mi387Compare →
Watersprings SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–120.9 mi381Compare →
White Pine Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.4K–121.5 mi613Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

Bonneville Joint District

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#17 of 24
District spending per student
$8,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hillcrest High School is listed in BONNEVILLE JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hillcrest High School

Hillcrest High School is a public high school in Ammon, ID, part of Bonneville Joint District, serving approximately 1,207 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #545 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hillcrest High School

What grades does Hillcrest High School serve?

Hillcrest High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hillcrest High School?

Hillcrest High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,207 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hillcrest High School rank in ID?

Hillcrest High School ranks #545 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Hillcrest High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hillcrest High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillcrest High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hillcrest High School a charter school?

No, Hillcrest High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hillcrest High School a Title I school?

No, Hillcrest High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillcrest High School?

17.4% of students at Hillcrest High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,207
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Bonneville County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.4%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 83406)
19,991
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
34.2
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 83406; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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