- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Trumbull, CT
Hillcrest Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090462000930
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Connecticut schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Trumbull · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Trumbull, CT.
School address
District: Trumbull School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090462000930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Hillcrest Middle School held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 58.2 → 58.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 090462000930 · Trumbull, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
792 enr · 13.7:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Trumbull High School (2,152 students)
Hillcrest Middle School held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 58.2 → 58.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trumbull High
Trumbull High School
2,152 students
- Madison Middle 857
Madison Middle School
857 students
- This school 792
Hillcrest Middle School
792 students
- Booth Hill Sch 522
Booth Hill School
522 students
- Frenchtown Ele 516
Frenchtown Elementary School
516 students
- Middlebrook Sc 502
Middlebrook School
502 students
What this shows Hillcrest Middle School reports 792 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest Middle School compares
Hillcrest Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 57% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 792 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
792
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,565
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Asian 13.3%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Hillcrest Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Trumbull School District reports $21,565 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trumbull High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Booth Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frenchtown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middlebrook School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar middle schools in Trumbull
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~792 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Middle School
How many students attend Hillcrest Middle School?
Hillcrest Middle School has 792 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Trumbull, CT. CCD year-over-year: 767 (2022-23) → 770 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest Middle School?
15.5% of students at Hillcrest Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Middle School is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Trumbull, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Middle School?
Hillcrest Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Trumbull?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Trumbull, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Trumbull on the city page.
What other schools are in Trumbull School District?
Besides Hillcrest Middle School, Trumbull School District also operates Trumbull High School (2,152 students), Madison Middle School (857 students), and Booth Hill School (522 students). See the Trumbull School District district page for the complete list.