At a glance
Reported students
732
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona middle enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
601
Hillcrest Middle School: 732 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
19.5:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 841
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23:1
What the reported data says about Hillcrest Middle School
Hillcrest Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Glendale. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Deer Valley Unified District (4246). NCES reports 732 students for 2024–25.
Among 211 middle schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 498 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.5:1, close to the Arizona median of 18.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (71.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.9%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hillcrest Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.4%
- Hispanic18.9%
- Black2.3%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Desert Sky Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
640 reported students
Deer Valley Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
448 reported students
Diamond Canyon School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
740 reported students
Paseo Hills School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
689 reported students
Copper Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
688 reported students
Legend Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
685 reported students
Public schools near Hillcrest Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Sky Middle School Middle · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | 07–08 | 640 | 3.8 mi |
| Deer Valley Middle School Middle · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | 07–08 | 448 | 5.4 mi |
| Desert Foothills Middle School Middle · Washington Elementary School District (4260) | 07–08 | 621 | 6.8 mi |
| Mountain Sky Middle School Middle · Washington Elementary School District (4260) | 07–08 | 672 | 8.5 mi |
| Cholla Middle School Middle · Washington Elementary School District (4260) | 05–08 | 681 | 8.5 mi |
| Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle Middle · Charter · Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948) | 05–08 | 188 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Middle School
What grades does Hillcrest Middle School serve?
Hillcrest Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Deer Valley Unified District (4246).
How many students attend Hillcrest Middle School?
Hillcrest Middle School reported 732 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 211 Arizona middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 841 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hillcrest Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19.5:1, based on 732 students and 37.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hillcrest Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hillcrest Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Deer Valley Unified District (4246) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Hillcrest Middle School in?
Hillcrest Middle School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hillcrest Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Desert Sky Middle School (3.8 mi), Deer Valley Middle School (5.4 mi), Desert Foothills Middle School (6.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.