Hillcrest Middle School

www.dvusd.org/hillcrest

732 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Hillcrest Middle School, located in Glendale, Arizona, is part of the Deer Valley Unified School District and serves students in grades 7 and 8. The school is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence, focusing on preparing students for the transition to high school through a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. By maintaining high expectations and providing a supportive learning atmosphere, Hillcrest aims to empower students to reach their full potential and become responsible, lifelong learners.

Beyond its academic program, Hillcrest Middle School offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletic teams, student clubs, and elective programs that cater to diverse interests. The school places a strong emphasis on community and school spirit, encouraging students to participate in activities that build leadership, teamwork, and character. With a dedicated staff and a focus on parental and community involvement, Hillcrest strives to create a balanced middle school experience that nurtures both the intellectual and personal growth of every student.

732

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	523
Hispanic	138
Black	17
Asian	19
Two or More	29
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
523 (71.4%)
Hispanic
138 (18.9%)
Two or More
29 (4.0%)
Asian
19 (2.6%)
Black
17 (2.3%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
Phone:	(623)445-3300
Website:	http://www.dvusd.org/hillcrest
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	732
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 350

Grade 8 382