Excellent
#177 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 8% in state
Hillcrest Elementary
Elementary School · Oak Harbor School District · Oak Harbor, WA
An Oak Harbor School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1500 NW 2nd Ave., Oak Harbor, WA 98277
- Math 69% vs WA 47% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillcrest Elementary score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 68% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated991/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Harbor), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,326
Median home value
$455,300
Median rent
$1,651/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
59.5%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98277; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| HomeconnectionEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Oak Harbor Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Der Kinderhuis MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.5 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Oak Harbor School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $18,813NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillcrest Elementary is listed in Oak Harbor School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillcrest Elementary
Hillcrest Elementary is a public elementary school in Oak Harbor, WA, part of Oak Harbor School District, serving approximately 509 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #177 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillcrest Elementary
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary serve?
Hillcrest Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary?
Hillcrest Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 509 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary is 16.4:1. 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 WA?
Hillcrest Elementary ranks #177 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Hillcrest Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillcrest Elementary?
34.6% of students at Hillcrest Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 509
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Island County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (360) 279-5200
- Area population (ZIP 98277)
- 40,338
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98277; 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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