Hillcrest Elementary School serves 122 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillcrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hillcrest Elementary School's student population of 122 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
6%
10%
White
70%
51%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hillcrest Elementary School often compared to?
Hillcrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
122 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of Gill-Montague School District.
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