Hillcrest Middle School

www.trumbullct.com/hillcrest.htm

792 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hillcrest Middle School, located at 530 Daniels Farm Road in Trumbull, Connecticut, serves as a vital component of the Trumbull Public School district. As a middle school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, aiming to bridge the transition between elementary education and the more rigorous academic environment of high school. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of responsible citizenship among its student body.

Academically, Hillcrest offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for future success, typically encompassing core subjects such as mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts, supplemented by elective programs. The school prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and arts programs. By maintaining a focus on academic excellence, character development, and student engagement, Hillcrest Middle School strives to create an environment where young adolescents can explore their interests and build the foundational skills necessary for their high school years.

792

Total Students

57.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	451
Hispanic	147
Black	64
Asian	105
Two or More	25

White
451 (56.9%)
Hispanic
147 (18.6%)
Asian
105 (13.3%)
Black
64 (8.1%)
Two or More
25 (3.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Trumbull School District
Phone:	(203)452-4466
Website:	http://www.trumbullct.com/hillcrest.htm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	792
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 6 260

Grade 7 250

Grade 8 282