Hillcrest Pds Magnet
Waco, TX · Waco ISD · Grades PK-5
2,511th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 43%▲ Improving
Hillcrest Pds Magnet ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hillcrest Pds Magnet 2,511th 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 43% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 24th in 2019 to 43th in 2025 — improving.
Hillcrest Pds Magnet test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 188 students tested
Hillcrest Pds Magnet students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 433 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.9% | 56.1% | ▲ 10.2 pts | |
| White | 28.8% | 24.7% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Black | 24.7% | 14.1% | ▼ 10.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 4.8% | ▲ 4.6 pts |
Homes near Hillcrest Pds Magnet
Typical home value $253K in zip 76710 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Hillcrest Pds Magnet
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Lake Air Montessori SchoolWaco ISD · 0.3 mi away2,073rd of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 42% - 1Dean Highland ElWaco ISD · 0.9 mi away4,365th of 4,406
ELA 23% · Math 13% - 2Mountainview ElWaco ISD · 1.2 mi away3,834th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 29% - 1Crestview ElWaco ISD · 1.3 mi away4,328th of 4,406
ELA 25% · Math 17% - 2Harmony Science Acad (Waco)Harmony Public Schools - North Texas · 1.5 mi away · charter3,791st of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 25% - 2Provident Heights ElWaco ISD · 1.8 mi away3,869th of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 29% - 1Parkdale ElWaco ISD · 1.8 mi away4,193rd of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 21% - 1Cedar Ridge ElWaco ISD · 2.3 mi away4,280th of 4,406
ELA 26% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hillcrest Pds Magnet in?
Hillcrest Pds Magnet is part of the Waco ISD district in Waco, Texas.
Is Hillcrest Pds Magnet a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hillcrest Pds Magnet 2,511th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Hillcrest Pds Magnet?
Hispanic 56%, White 25%, Black 14%, Two or more races 5% (433 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hillcrest Pds Magnet cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76710 is $253K 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.