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Hillcrest Middle School

530 Daniels Farm Rd., Trumbull, CT 06611Trumbull School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
767
Students
Total enrolled
$22,898
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 60% vs nat'l
13.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 14% vs nat'l
58/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 767 students in grades 06–08 in Trumbull, Connecticut.
60% above average funding
District spends $22,898 per pupil, 60% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 58th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hillcrest Middle School is a large middle in Trumbull, Connecticut, serving grades 06–08 with 767 students. The district invests $22,898 per student — 60% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 21% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Hillcrest Middle School

767
Total Students
13.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
21%
Free Lunch
58
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
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5
6
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9
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12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution380 male · 385 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility21%
National avg 52% · 164 students
Student Composition
11%
61%
18%
Asian11%
White61%
Hispanic / Latino18%
Black7%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 090462000930

Academic Outcomes at Hillcrest Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
58
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 58th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 97th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 06611

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,898Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,898
State avg
$28,931
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,075
Student Support$4,351
Administration$2,748
Operations$3,435
Other$2,290
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,898 spent per student, an estimated $10,144 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
17%
78%
State government
17.0%
Local (property tax)
78.4%
Federal programs
4.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $22,898/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 21% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Frenchtown Elementary SchoolMiddlebrook SchoolBooth Hill SchoolDaniels Farm School
+2 more
↓
Middle
Madison Middle School
↓
High School
Trumbull High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyGreater Bridgeport Planning Region
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTrumbull School District →
Phone: (203)452-4466
NCES ID: 090462000930
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Trumbull seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Trumbull School District
High
Trumbull High School
2,134 students · 09–12
● 58 opp19% FRL
Mid
Madison Middle School
786 students · 06–08
● 58 opp18% FRL
Elem
Frenchtown Elementary School
525 students · KG–05
● 58 opp23% FRL
Elem
Middlebrook School
519 students · KG–05
● 58 opp22% FRL
Elem
Booth Hill School
514 students · KG–05
● 58 opp16% FRL
Elem
Daniels Farm School
495 students · KG–05
● 58 opp11% FRL
Elem
Jane Ryan School
448 students · KG–05
● 58 opp12% FRL
Elem
Tashua School
425 students · KG–05
● 58 opp11% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
530 Daniels Farm Rd., Trumbull, CT 06611
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.