Hillcrest El
Nederland, TX · Nederland ISD · Grades PK-5
417th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 91%▲ Improving
Hillcrest El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hillcrest El 417th 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 91% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 73th in 2019 to 91th in 2025 — improving.
Hillcrest El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 308 students tested
Hillcrest El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 701 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25.8% | 50.2% | ▲ 24.4 pts | |
| White | 34.1% | 22.1% | ▼ 12.0 pts | |
| Asian | 16.7% | 11.6% | ▼ 5.1 pts | |
| Black | 19.3% | 11.0% | ▼ 8.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 4.9% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Hillcrest El
Typical home value $216K in zip 77627 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2005
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Hillcrest El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Helena Park ElNederland ISD · 1.1 mi away397th of 4,406
ELA 76% · Math 70% - 9Langham ElNederland ISD · 1.3 mi away797th of 4,406
ELA 71% · Math 58% - 10Highland Park ElNederland ISD · 1.4 mi away439th of 4,406
ELA 76% · Math 68% - –Port Neches PriPort Neches-Groves ISD · 1.6 mi away
- 2Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams ElPort Arthur ISD · 2.8 mi away3,838th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 29% - 8Port Neches IntPort Neches-Groves ISD · 3.2 mi away1,010th of 4,406
ELA 70% · Math 52% - 7Houston ElPort Arthur ISD · 4.1 mi away1,533rd of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 54% - 7Groves IntPort Neches-Groves ISD · 4.1 mi away1,678th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hillcrest El in?
Hillcrest El is part of the Nederland ISD district in Nederland, Texas.
Is Hillcrest El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hillcrest El 417th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 91% 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 50%, White 22%, Asian 12%, Black 11% (701 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hillcrest El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77627 is $216K 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.