Best Schools in Hillcrest Heights, FL
Hillcrest Heights, FL has 3 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 2,609 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Hillcrest Heights don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hillcrest Heights, FL
The top high schools in Hillcrest Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frostproof Middle/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1150 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hillcrest Heights, FL
The top middle schools in Hillcrest Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades 6 - 11 • 542 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hillcrest Heights, FL
The top elementary schools in Hillcrest Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 917 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hillcrest Heights, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hillcrest Heights, FL has a total population of 1,214 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hillcrest Heights, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hillcrest Heights, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hillcrest Heights, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hillcrest Heights, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hillcrest Heights, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hillcrest Heights, FL
How many schools are in Hillcrest Heights, FL?
Hillcrest Heights, FL has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 2,609 students in total.
How do schools in Hillcrest Heights perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Hillcrest Heights score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Hillcrest Heights don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hillcrest Heights?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations