- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dalzell, SC
Hillcrest Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450390201079
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 365
- students enrolled
Hillcrest Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Sumter 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390201079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Hillcrest Middle grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 450390201079 · Dalzell, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 19.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumter High School (2,122 students)
Hillcrest Middle grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumter High Sc
Sumter High School
2,122 students
- Crestwood High
Crestwood High
1,105 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High
1,013 students
- Alice Drive Mi 783
Alice Drive Middle
783 students
- Furman Middle 700
Furman Middle
700 students
- This school 365
Hillcrest Middle
365 students
What this shows Hillcrest Middle reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest Middle compares
Hillcrest Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 95% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 52.3%
White 30.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Hillcrest Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumter 01 reports $12,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crestwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alice Drive Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Furman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~365 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Middle
How many students attend Hillcrest Middle?
Hillcrest Middle has 365 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dalzell, SC. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Middle is 19.2:1, which is 34% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest Middle?
100.0% of students at Hillcrest Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Middle is African American at 52.3% of enrollment, in Dalzell, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Middle?
Hillcrest Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Sumter 01?
Besides Hillcrest Middle, Sumter 01 also operates Sumter High School (2,122 students), Crestwood High (1,105 students), and Lakewood High (1,013 students). See the Sumter 01 district page for the complete list.