Below Average
#949 of 1,176 schools in SC
Hillcrest Middle
Middle School · Sumter 01 · Dalzell, SC
A Sumter 01 middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4355 Peach Orchard Road, Dalzell, SC 29040
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillcrest Middle score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from SC 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 Middle 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,529/100K
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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
$64,623
Median home value
$166,300
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29040; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Sumter AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Ebenezer MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Alice Drive MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 778 | Compare → |
| Bates MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 525 | 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.
Sumter 01
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #10 of 24
- District spending per student
- $12,795NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillcrest Middle is listed in Sumter 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillcrest Middle
Hillcrest Middle is a public middle school in Dalzell, SC, part of Sumter 01, serving approximately 391 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #949 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillcrest Middle
What grades does Hillcrest Middle serve?
Hillcrest Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hillcrest Middle?
Hillcrest Middle has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Middle is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillcrest Middle rank in SC?
Hillcrest Middle ranks #949 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Hillcrest Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillcrest Middle has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Hillcrest Middle a charter school?
No, Hillcrest Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillcrest Middle a Title I school?
No, Hillcrest Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillcrest Middle?
100.0% of students at Hillcrest Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sumter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (803) 499-3341
- Area population (ZIP 29040)
- 8,906
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 29040; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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