D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Hillcrest Elem School

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 451 22nd Ave, East Moline, IL 61244
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 3% · Math 3% proficient · 3rd percentile in Illinois
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

38
Repit Score
out of 100
328
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%3/100reading 2nd percentile, math 5th percentile among Illinois elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 95% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency3% (−24 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency3% (−20 pts vs. state avg 22%)
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 Illinois 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
White5%5%reading -32 pts, math -31 pts1st percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading +0 pts, math +3 pts54th percentile (list)
Hispanic5%5%reading -10 pts, math -6 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income3%3%reading -29 pts, math -27 pts1st 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 451 22nd Ave
City East Moline
ZIP Code 61244
District 1713170
NCES School ID 171317001562
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61244

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,058
Per Capita Income $28,722
Poverty Rate 11.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%
High School or Higher 86.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $132,800
Median Rent $778
Owner-Occupied 68.3%
Renter-Occupied 31.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hillcrest Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 48.5%
White 24.1%
Black 20.7%
Two or More Races 4.9%
Asian 1.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 328
Teachers (FTE) 22.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hillcrest Elem School?
Hillcrest Elem School has a Repit School Score of 38 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 Elem School?
Hillcrest Elem School has 328 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elem School serve?
Hillcrest Elem School serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hillcrest Elem School receive per student?
Hillcrest Elem School receives $24,589 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hillcrest Elem School in 61244 ▼
Avg Home Value
$153,930
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,009
1-Year Change
+10.7%
% Renters
31.7%

Other Schools in 61244

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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