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Hillcrest Elementary School

Upper Darby SD · Delaware County · 2601 Bond Ave, Drexel Hill, PA 19026.0

(610)853-4520

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3/10
#1152
Rank 1152 out of 1,545
Top 74%
English Language Arts3/10 · #1126 · 27th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #1141 · 26th percentile
Science3/10 · #1053 · 26th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Drexel Hill is a classic Delaware County suburb — tree-lined streets, rowhomes, and a tight-knit community feel that's held steady for generations. Hillcrest Elementary sits in the middle of it all, serving a diverse student body within the large Upper Darby School District, where scores tend to cluster in the mid-range statewide. Families drawn to the area are often looking for that suburban-but-accessible lifestyle, with easy connections to Philadelphia, and will find a school community that reflects the welcoming, unpretentious character of the neighborhood itself.

Student Demographics

280 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
130 (46%)
White
67 (24%)
Hispanic
35 (13%)
Multiple Races
28 (10%)
Asian
20 (7%)

Key Indicators

English Learners19 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged173 (62%)
Students with Disabilities69 (25%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

552
Enrollment
36.3
Teachers (FTE)
15.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #163 · 90th percentile

215 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found