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30 Marguerite Drive, Oakland, CA 94618-2230
Summary
Hillcrest is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 97th percentile among comparable California schools.
79.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
73.7% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 79.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 73.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 68/1,734 (96th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 55/1,735 (97th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 393 |
| Low-Income Students | 119 (30.3%) |
| English Learners | 10 (2.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.4 points from last year and rose 6.2 points over the full period. Math rose 10.3 points from last year and rose 9.6 points over the full period.
•Math +9.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 73.7% to 85.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.5-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 84% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 50% to 82%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 61.9% to 93.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 34.6-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Hillcrest compare within the district?
Hillcrest is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–8 schools in Oakland Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Hillcrest rank in California?
Hillcrest ranks No. 68 of 1,734 in reading and No. 55 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Hillcrest compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 8 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 66.7% meet the reading standard and 50.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Hillcrest compare with other schools in Oakland?
Hillcrest is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 12 K–8 schools in Oakland with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OaklandHow does Hillcrest compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Hillcrest is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 17 K–8 schools in Alameda County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Alameda CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| HillcrestThis school | 73.7% | 79.0% |
| ASCEND | 34.9% | 34.3% |
| Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy | 12.3% | 25.2% |
