Hillcrest Elementary School

Hillcrest Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-3
304 15th Ave,  Brookings, SD
Brookings School District
5.0
316 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.6%

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
1
Equity
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
20.9%
State Average
29.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
273:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.4%
Female
43.6%
White
75.4%
Two or more races
9.2%
Hispanic
7.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Native American
2.6%
Black
1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
11/24/2025
Coming from a small school in a town of less than 800 people, I was very nervous about sending my children to a larger district. In a very short amount of time, any worries I had were put to easy by the amazing staff and administration at this school. Not only to they notice things it took the small...
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South Dakota Brookings County Brookings 57006
Hillcrest Elementary School

Hillcrest Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-3 in Brookings, SD, in the Brookings neighborhood, and is served by the Brookings School District in South Dakota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 316 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Hillcrest Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $320,723. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brookings High School, E Central Multi-District, Mickelson Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Brookings has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hillcrest Elementary School.

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