Very Good
#625 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 35% in state
Based on limited data
Hillcrest Elementary School
Elementary School · Gill-montague · Turners Falls, MA
A Gill-montague elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
30 Griswold Street, Turners Falls, MA 01376
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,857
Median home value
$237,800
Median rent
$1,147/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01376; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Discovery School at Four CornersEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–4 | 1.9 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Federal Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–4 | 2.2 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Greater Commonwealth Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,161 | 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.
Gill-montague
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $28,170NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillcrest Elementary School is listed in Gill-Montague; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillcrest Elementary School
Hillcrest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Turners Falls, MA, part of Gill-montague, serving approximately 137 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #625 of 1,793 schools in MA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
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 1st.
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School is 8.6:1. 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 MA?
Hillcrest Elementary School ranks #625 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Hillcrest Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 137
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (413) 863-9526
- Area population (ZIP 01376)
- 5,032
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 45
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 01376; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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