About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | Burke County Schools
Hillcrest Elementary School is located in Morganton, NC and is one of 16 elementary schools in Burke County Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 447 students in grades PK-5.
Hillcrest Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Hillcrest Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Hillcrest Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hillcrest Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Hillcrest Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Hillcrest Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Hillcrest Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hillcrest Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
201 Tennessee St, Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-4258
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The New Dimensions School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Morganton Day School 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Wtn NC School for the Deaf 1.6 miles |  |
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| Forest Hill Elementary School 2.1 miles | |
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| Morganton Christian Academy 2.8 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 447
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Hillcrest Elementary School had 83% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. North Carolina had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
53%
White
30%
Black
13%
Two or More Races
5%
Burke County Schools District Spending
$8,521Per Pupil
The Burke County Schools spends $8,521 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 30% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Burke County Schools District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Hillcrest Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the EOG
What is it?
The End-of-Grades (EOG) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level. Students who do not score at the proficient level are eligible for remedial help, may retake the exam and may not be promot
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6 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For North Carolina, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 EOG Results and EOC Results for all subjects tested.
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