HILLCREST SCHOOL DISTRICT (3809000)

What is this district's letter grade?

School year 2024-2025

How does this district compare?

Of all districts across Arkansas, 8% also earned an A letter grade.

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What does this letter grade mean?

Arkansas public school districts receive an annual A–F letter grade that reflects overall performance across the accountability system.

Achievement: Indicates how effectively students met grade-level expectations on statewide assessments across the district.

Growth: Shows how well students are meeting their academic growth targets based on their past test scores.

Graduation and Readiness: Blends graduation rates with measures of postsecondary readiness, including advanced coursework, industry-recognized credentials, and other readiness indicators.

2024-2025 is the first school year reported under the refreshed model, and historical results will be added as they become available.

How has this district performed in important areas?

Each area gets a color based on how they compare to other districts in the state.

Far below

Below

Above

Far Above

How are these colors set?

This district has five areas. They received these colors:

Meeting grade-level standards ›

Growth of all students ›

Growth of low-performing students ›

Graduation rate ›

Merit and distinction ›

Achievement ⛰️

Meeting grade-level standards

This measure shows the percentage of students who met or exceeded grade-level expectations on the statewide ATLAS tests in English Language Arts (ELA), math, and science. These students scored at levels 3 or 4, meaning they have a strong understanding of the skills and knowledge expected for their grade. Districts are recognized for how well their students perform in these key subject areas.

Data from the 2024-2025 school year.

ELA

34%

At this district last year, 34% of students were at Level 3 or 4 in ELA.
The state average was 32%.

Math

39%

At this district last year, 39% of students were at Level 3 or 4 in Math.
The state average was 33%.

Science

50%

At this district last year, 50% of students were at Level 3 or 4 in Science.
The state average was 36%.

Growth 🌱

Growth of all students

This measure shows how many students met their individual growth goals on the end-of-year tests. It highlights how well a district helps all students make progress, no matter where they start. Districts receive scores in English Language Arts (ELA), English Language Proficiency (ELP), mathematics, and science.

Data from the 2024-2025 school year.

ELA & ELP

56%

At this district last year, 56% of students met targets.
The state average was 50%.

Math

55%

At this district last year, 55% of students met targets.
The state average was 51%.

Science

54%

At this district last year, 54% of students met targets.
The state average was 48%.

Growth of low-performing students

This measure shows the percentage of students who met their growth goals among those who started in the lowest quartile for achievement. It reflects how well a district helps these students make progress and catch up over time in English Language Arts, math, and science.

Data from the 2024-2025 school year.

ELA

69%

At this district last year, 69% of low-performing students met targets.
The state average was 53%.

Math

63%

At this district last year, 63% of low-performing students met targets.
The state average was 53%.

Science

58%

At this district last year, 58% of low-performing students met targets.
The state average was 54%.

Success-Ready Graduate 🚀

Graduation rate

This measure shows the percentage of students who graduate high school within four years. It reflects how well a district helps students stay on track and complete all the requirements to earn their diploma on time.

Data from the 2023-2024 school year.

100%

At this district last year, 100% of students graduated on time.
The state average was 90%.

Merit and distinction

This measure shows the percentage of students who graduate ready for success after high school. It reflects how well a district prepares students for their next step—whether that's enrollment, employment, or enlistment. Students show they are success ready by completing one or more pathways outlined in the DESE Success Ready Guide, which include options like earning industry-recognized credentials, completing advanced coursework, or earning college credit that prepares them for life after graduation.

Data from the 2023-2024 school year.

89%

At this district last year, 89% of students met targets.
The state average was 55%.