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#220 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 12% in state

Hillcrest Elementary

Elementary School · Obion County · Troy, TN

An Obion County elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

605 South Main ST, Troy, TN 38260

  • Math 39% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.9% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-0.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.1 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$11,934
Chronic Absenteeism19.2%

Students at Hillcrest Elementary score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 41% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
39%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Hillcrest Elementary 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average484/100K

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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

$49,336

Median home value

$117,100

Median rent

$780/mo

College educated

15.8%

Homeownership

78.9%

Poverty rate

13.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38260; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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 in Obion County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Black Oak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–8Not available220Compare →
Lake Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–8Not available503Compare →
Ridgemont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–8Not available369Compare →
South Fulton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–5Not available315Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Obion County

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$11,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hillcrest Elementary is listed in Obion County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hillcrest Elementary

Hillcrest Elementary is a public elementary school in Troy, TN, part of Obion County, serving approximately 537 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #220 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hillcrest Elementary

What grades does Hillcrest Elementary serve?

Hillcrest Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary?

Hillcrest Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hillcrest Elementary rank in TN?

Hillcrest Elementary ranks #220 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Hillcrest Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hillcrest Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillcrest Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hillcrest Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Hillcrest Elementary a Title I school?

No, Hillcrest Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
537
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Obion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.2%
Area population (ZIP 38260)
3,846
Area median age
45.7
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 · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 38260; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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