Hillcrest School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Butte, Montana 59701 · Butte Elem
#59 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#13709 of 50,301 nationally
About Hillcrest School
Hillcrest School is a public elementary located in Butte, in the Butte Elem school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 412 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 59th of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 412.
There are 8 schools in Butte; Hillcrest School ranks 1st of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)59%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)28.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hillcrest School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hillcrest School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Whittier School
Butte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
383 students · 1.0 km away
East Middle School
Butte · Public middle · Grades 7–8
664 students · 2.0 km away
Emerson School
Butte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
389 students · 2.7 km away
Margaret Leary School
Butte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
359 students · 3.7 km away
Butte High School
Butte · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,266 students · 4.6 km away
West Elementary School
Butte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
503 students · 5.7 km away
Kennedy School
Butte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
219 students · 6.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
Huntley Project Elem K-6
Worden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
410 students
Chief Charlo School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
Target Range School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
410 students
Frenchtown Elementary School
Frenchtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
415 students
Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
Paxson School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest School a good school?
Hillcrest School has a Success Index (US) of 66.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #59 of 267 in Montana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hillcrest School rank in Montana?
Hillcrest School ranks #59 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #13709 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School had 412 students in 2025.
Is Hillcrest School a elementary school or a high school?
Hillcrest School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hillcrest School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Hillcrest School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.