HILLCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Hillcrest Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Trumbull School District school district, located in Trumbull, CT with about 729 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 67 teachers, Hillcrest Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 530 Daniels Farm Road in Trumbull, Connecticut, serves as a vital component of the Trumbull Public School district. As a middle school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, aiming to bridge the transition between elementary education and the more rigorous academic environment of high school. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of responsible citizenship among its student body.
Academically, Hillcrest offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for future success, typically encompassing core subjects such as mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts, supplemented by elective programs. The school prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and arts programs. By maintaining a focus on academic excellence, character development, and student engagement, Hillcrest Middle School strives to create an environment where young adolescents can explore their interests and build the foundational skills necessary for their high school years.
For more information, contact Hillcrest Middle School at (203) 452-4466 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Trumbull, CT 06611-5547
(203) 452-4466
HILLCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Trumbull, CT with about 729 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Trumbull School District
- Total Students:
- 729
- Teachers:
- 67.35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance 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 729 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HILLCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.1%
- Asian
- 9.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.6%
- Black or African American
- 3.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.