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Hillcrest Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1285 Hillcrest Drive, Frederick, MD 21703 · (227) 203-1660 · Part of Frederick County Public Schools
Students
581
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
91%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Hillcrest Elementary
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 30 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 18.6% since 2020
- Next stop for Buckeystown kids: 36 elementary schools
On the path
Where Buckeystown kids come from and go next.
PK–5Hillcrest ElementaryYou are here
536 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 19.3%
Reading / language arts6%
State average 35.5%
Location
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1285 Hillcrest Drive, Frederick
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K68
Kindergarten96
Grade 184
Grade 278
Grade 3100
Grade 483
Grade 572
Enrollment over time
714’20
763’21
575’22
558’23
581’24
Down 18.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 81%Black 8%White 6%Two or more races 3%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.