HILLCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Hillcrest Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Tuscaloosa County school district, located in Tuscaloosa, AL with about 540 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, Hillcrest Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Hillcrest Middle School, located at 401 Hillcrest School Rd in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a public middle school serving students within the Tuscaloosa County School System. As part of a larger district framework, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for students during their transitional middle school years. The school emphasizes student success through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and core academic programming designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school.
The school’s website, hosted by the Tuscaloosa County School System, serves as a primary hub for families to access essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school policies. By maintaining close ties with the district’s broader mission, Hillcrest Middle School strives to integrate modern educational standards with community-focused initiatives. For parents and guardians looking for information on enrollment, student achievements, or specific school events, the district portal provides the most current administrative data for the campus.
For more information, contact Hillcrest Middle School at (205) 342-2820 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2820
http://www.tcss.net
HILLCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Tuscaloosa, AL with about 540 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tuscaloosa County
- Total Students:
- 540
- Teachers:
- 28
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 540 students
- Black or African American
- 60.7%
- White
- 32.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.