Best High Schools in Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR

High schools
2
Students
2,373
Avg actual
13%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Hillcrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Central High School

C+

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2338 Students

2. Ark. School For The Blind H.s.

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ark. School For The Blind • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 35 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR

Middle schools
1
Students
548
Avg actual
17%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in Hillcrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Pulaski Heights Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 548 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR

Elementary schools
7
Students
2,717
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Hillcrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Forest Park Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Little Rock School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students

2. Forest Heights Stem Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 739 Students

3. Pulaski Heights Elem. School

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students

4. Ark. School For The Blind Elem

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ark. School For The Blind • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 38 Students

5. J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 898 Students

6. Brady Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 332 Students

7. The Childrens House Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

The Childrens House Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 60 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR has a total population of 6,267 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 73% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR

6,387

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

73%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

53.93 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

8.27 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

45.66 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,698 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR

How many schools are in Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR?

Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,387 students in total.

How do schools in Hillcrest perform on state tests?

On average, 13 schools in Hillcrest score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Hillcrest don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hillcrest?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR

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  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Stephens, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Oak Forest, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Briarwood, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual: 16%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Midtown, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Boyle Park, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual: 10%
  • Projected: 15%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
South End, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual: 13%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Reservoir, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
John Barrow, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual: 18%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations