Hillcrest Pds Magnet
#2760 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#32120 of 50,301 nationally
About Hillcrest Pds Magnet
Hillcrest Pds Magnet is a public elementary located in Waco, in the Waco ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 431 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 39.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2760th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (49th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 431.
There are 44 schools in Waco; Hillcrest Pds Magnet ranks 16th of 43 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)63.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
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 Pds Magnet by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hillcrest Pds Magnet
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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734 students · 429 m away
Waco H S
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1,885 students · 952 m away
Dean Highland El
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617 students · 1.4 km away
Mountainview El
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349 students · 1.9 km away
Crestview El
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464 students · 2.0 km away
Harmony Science Acad (Waco)
Waco · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
569 students · 2.4 km away
Provident Heights El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students · 2.8 km away
Parkdale El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students · 2.9 km away
Tennyson Middle
Waco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
963 students · 3.0 km away
Cedar Ridge El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students · 3.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest Pds Magnet a good school?
Hillcrest Pds Magnet has a Success Index (US) of 39.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2760 of 4,686 in Texas. 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 Pds Magnet rank in Texas?
Hillcrest Pds Magnet ranks #2760 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #32120 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillcrest Pds Magnet?
Hillcrest Pds Magnet had 431 students in 2025.
Is Hillcrest Pds Magnet a elementary school or a high school?
Hillcrest Pds Magnet is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hillcrest Pds Magnet?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hillcrest Pds Magnet; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.