Below Average
#2532 of 2,846 schools in PA
Hillcrest EL Sch
Elementary School · Upper Darby Sd · Drexel Hill, PA
An Upper Darby Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2601 Bond Ave, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
- Math 30% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillcrest EL Sch score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hillcrest EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,079
Median home value
$243,000
Median rent
$1,316/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernadette SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Upper Darby Kdg CtrEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K | 0.4 mi | 605 | Compare → |
| 9107 Little Friends Academy IncPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Holy Child AcademyPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 122 | 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.
Upper Darby Sd
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #6 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,476NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillcrest EL Sch is listed in Upper Darby SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillcrest EL Sch
Hillcrest EL Sch is a public elementary school in Drexel Hill, PA, part of Upper Darby Sd, serving approximately 566 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,532 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillcrest EL Sch
What grades does Hillcrest EL Sch serve?
Hillcrest EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hillcrest EL Sch?
Hillcrest EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 566 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest EL Sch is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillcrest EL Sch rank in PA?
Hillcrest EL Sch ranks #2,532 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hillcrest EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillcrest EL Sch has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hillcrest EL Sch a charter school?
No, Hillcrest EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillcrest EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Hillcrest EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillcrest EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Hillcrest EL Sch 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
- 566
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (610) 853-4520
- Area population (ZIP 19026)
- 32,749
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 19026; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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