D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Hillcrest Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 2045 SOUTH POND STREET, Boise, ID 83705
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 15th percentile in Idaho
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Idaho schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
274
Students
enrolled
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%15/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 48% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Idaho schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Idaho. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−20 pts vs. state avg 52%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency27% (−11 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Idaho state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%32%reading -22 pts, math -11 pts12th percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading -10 pts, math +1 pts14th percentile (list)
Hispanic10%30%reading -25 pts, math +11 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading -21 pts, math -12 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2045 SOUTH POND STREET
City Boise
ZIP Code 83705
District 1600360
NCES School ID 160036000056
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 83705

Understanding the community around Hillcrest Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,507
Per Capita Income $34,189
Poverty Rate 10.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.5%
High School or Higher 92.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $321,700
Median Rent $1,093
Owner-Occupied 55.0%
Renter-Occupied 45.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hillcrest Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 43.8%
Female 56.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 61.3%
Hispanic/Latino 16.4%
Black 11.0%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More Races 4.7%
American Indian 0.7%
Pacific Islander 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 274
Teachers (FTE) 17.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has 274 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School serve?
Hillcrest Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hillcrest Elementary School receive per student?
Hillcrest Elementary School receives $13,620 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hillcrest Elementary School in 83705 ▼
Avg Home Value
$429,814
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,578
1-Year Change
+4.5%
% Renters
45.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026