Hillcrest Professional Devel Elementary School
Hillcrest Professional Devel Elementary School
About This School
Preschool | Grades PK-5 | Waco ISD
Hillcrest Professional Devel Elementary School is located in Waco, TX and is one of 22 elementary schools in Waco Isd District. It is a magnet school that serves 286 students in grades PK-5.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Hillcrest Professional Devel Elementary School made AYP in 2011. 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 Texas in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Hillcrest Professional Devel Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Hillcrest Professional Devel Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hillcrest Professional Devel Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Hillcrest Professional Devel Elementary School made AYP in 2011. 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 Texas in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Hillcrest Professional Devel Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Hillcrest Professional Devel Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hillcrest Professional Devel Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Great staff that goes beyond required duties, multi-day field trips, and integrating 'showtime' into curriculum, making learning fun and applicable.
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L. Goodman: We took our son out of the best private school in town to enroll him at Hillcrest PDS. The teachers are so fantastic and caring. My son is really advancing and learning so many things, from Music and Art to Roller Coasters! We loved his old school, but Hillcrest has won us over hands down. It's just like his old school, but it's free! In a time where public education is struggling to maintain high achievement levels and standards, Hillcrest PDS is a shining example of what makes a school great and outstanding . Go Dolphins!
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 286
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51%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Hillcrest Professional Devel Elementary School had 58% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Texas 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
48%
White
32%
Black
18%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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Waco ISD District Spending
$8,411Per Pupil
The Waco ISD spends $8,411 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 36% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Waco ISD District
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Hillcrest Professional Devel Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the TAKS
What is it?
The TAKS is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in Grades 3 through 9 in reading, in Grades 4 and 7 in writing, and in Grades 10 and 11 in English language arts. Math skills are assessed in Grades 3 through 11, and students are assessed in Grades 5, 8, 10, and 11 in science, and in Grades 8, 10, and 11 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of two ratings: met standard or commended performance. The goal is for all students to meet the state standard. Students must pass the TAKS tests in grades 3, 5, and 8 in order to be promoted to the next grade, and in grade 11 in order to graduate from high school.
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TestRating
9 out of 10
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