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#243 of 301 schools in WY

Hillcrest Elementary

Elementary School · Campbell County School District #1 · Gillette, WY

A Campbell County School District #1 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

P.O. Box 3033, Gillette, WY 82717

  • Math 40% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.06 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$17,610
Chronic Absenteeism30.9%

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

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
79%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

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

Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,728/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gillette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
John Paul II Catholic School at St Matthew'sPrivate · tuition4.2privatePK–60.3 mi104Compare →
Meadowlark ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.5K–60.7 mi224Compare →
Lakeview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.5K–61.4 mi375Compare →
Sunflower ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6K–61.4 mi311Compare →

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.

Campbell County School District #1

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#17 of 21
District spending per student
$17,610NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hillcrest Elementary is listed in Campbell County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hillcrest Elementary

Hillcrest Elementary is a public elementary school in Gillette, WY, part of Campbell County School District #1, serving approximately 372 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #243 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hillcrest Elementary

What grades does Hillcrest Elementary serve?

Hillcrest Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary?

Hillcrest Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary is 11.3:1. 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 WY?

Hillcrest Elementary ranks #243 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Hillcrest Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hillcrest Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

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?

64.2% 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 – 6th
Enrollment
372
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Campbell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
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.
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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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