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Hillcrest Elementary School vs. Meadowbrook Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Hillcrest Elementary School
2200 Davidson Rd
Waukesha, WI 53186
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Meadowbrook Elementary School
3130 Rolling Ridge Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
275 students
260 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hillcrest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meadowbrook Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hillcrest Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meadowbrook Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hillcrest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meadowbrook Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waukesha School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waukesha School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#712 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
#76 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hillcrest Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Meadowbrook Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in WI)
65-69%
(Top 10% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowbrook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 5% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowbrook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 5% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 5% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowbrook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hillcrest Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Meadowbrook Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
17
Kindergarten Students
44
39
Grade 1 Students
38
50
Grade 2 Students
41
38
Grade 3 Students
41
39
Grade 4 Students
46
34
Grade 5 Students
45
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Meadowbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
11%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meadowbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meadowbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meadowbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
69%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meadowbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Meadowbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waukesha School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.50
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meadowbrook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hillcrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meadowbrook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hillcrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meadowbrook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waukesha School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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