- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glendale, AZ
Hillcrest Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040775001503
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #29 of 80
- public schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Middle School ranks #29 of 80 public schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Arizona
NCES ID 040775001503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Hillcrest Middle School shrank from 899 students in 2022-23 to 853 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 040775001503 · Glendale, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
732 enr · 17.9:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students)
Hillcrest Middle School shrank from 899 students in 2022-23 to 853 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High School
2,823 students
- Sandra Day O'c
Sandra Day O'connor High School
2,658 students
- Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek High School
2,221 students
- Deer Valley Hi
Deer Valley High School
1,707 students
- Barry Goldwate
Barry Goldwater High School
1,602 students
- This school 732
Hillcrest Middle School
732 students
What this shows Hillcrest Middle School reports 732 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest Middle School compares
Hillcrest Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 77% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 732 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
732
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in Arizona - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.1%
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
$10,940
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.6%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Hillcrest Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Valley Unified District (4246) reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandra Day O'connor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barry Goldwater High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,221
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~732 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Middle School
How many students attend Hillcrest Middle School?
Hillcrest Middle School has 732 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 899 (2022-23) → 853 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest Middle School?
10.9% of students at Hillcrest Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Middle School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Middle School?
Hillcrest Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
How does Hillcrest Middle School rank among public schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Middle School ranks #29 of 80 public schools in Glendale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)?
Besides Hillcrest Middle School, Deer Valley Unified District (4246) also operates Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students), Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students), and Boulder Creek High School (2,221 students). See the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) district page for the complete list.