Hillcrest El
Austin, TX · Del Valle ISD · Grades PK-5
3,092nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 30%▲ Improving
Hillcrest El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hillcrest El 3,092nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 30% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2019 to 30th in 2025 — improving.
Hillcrest El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 163 students tested
Hillcrest El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 381 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.0% | 86.6% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| Black | 3.4% | 6.0% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| White | 4.1% | 4.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Hillcrest El
Typical home value $332K in zip 78744 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Hillcrest El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Palm ElAustin ISD · 0.9 mi away2,498th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 40% - 5Newton Collins ElDel Valle ISD · 1.3 mi away2,233rd of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 42% - 6Blazier ElAustin ISD · 1.5 mi away2,021st of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 47% - 2Perez ElAustin ISD · 1.7 mi away3,742nd of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 31% - 1Widen ElAustin ISD · 1.7 mi away4,368th of 4,406
ELA 22% · Math 13% - 4Smith ElDel Valle ISD · 2.3 mi away2,727th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 46% - 1Langford ElAustin ISD · 2.3 mi away4,247th of 4,406
ELA 27% · Math 22% - 2IDEA Bluff Springs AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 2.5 mi away · charter3,841st of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hillcrest El in?
Hillcrest El is part of the Del Valle ISD district in Austin, Texas.
Is Hillcrest El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hillcrest El 3,092nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Hillcrest El?
Hispanic 87%, Black 6%, White 5%, Two or more races 2% (381 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hillcrest El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78744 is $332K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.