The top reported proficiency rate is 56% in Social studies. The lowest is 40% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Hillcrest Elementary
Hillcrest Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Troy, a small rural town in Obion County. The school is a regular public school and is not a charter or magnet. It is one of three schools in Troy, alongside Obion County Central High School and a HeadStart program. The town itself is compact, with civic life centered on Harper Street and a town square, and the school sits within the community rather than on a remote campus. Troy’s population has been stable to slightly declining in recent years, and no major new development was identified in publicly available sources. The town’s motto is “Nice People Live Here,” and the local government is small, with only a handful of municipal employees.
Hillcrest’s enrollment is moderate for a school serving pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The student body is overwhelmingly white, with small shares of Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch was not available, nor were counts of students with individualized education programs or English learners. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these figures, as they can shape the level of support services available.
On state assessments, Hillcrest’s results present a mixed picture. In science and social studies, a majority of students scored at the proficient level or above. In math and English language arts, however, fewer than half of students reached that benchmark. The school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint when compared with the other districts in Obion County, but the gap between subjects is worth noting. A parent may want to ask the school about its approach to math and reading instruction, particularly for students who are not yet meeting the state’s proficiency standard.
The school’s enrollment is moderate for a pre-K through eighth grade building, and the student body is predominantly white. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch was not available, nor were counts of students with disabilities or English learners. These are common gaps in publicly reported data, but a parent may want to ask the school directly about the level of economic need and the availability of special education and language support services.
Hillcrest’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint when compared with the other districts in Obion County. That is a useful reference point, but the county has only two districts, so the comparison is narrow. The school’s own results show a clear split: science and social studies proficiency rates are stronger, while math and English language arts proficiency rates are lower, with fewer than half of students reaching the state’s proficient level in those subjects. A parent may want to look into this further with the school, particularly around how the school supports students who are not yet meeting benchmarks in reading and math.
The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism was also not available. The school’s participation rate on state assessments was very high, which suggests strong engagement with the testing process.
Housing in the area is notably more affordable than national benchmarks, with home values well below the national median. The town of Troy is small and rural, with a compact layout and limited commercial activity. The school is one of the larger local employers, alongside the high school and the town government. No recent district-level changes or strategic initiatives were identified in publicly available sources, so the district appears to have been operating without major disruption or announced reform.
For a family considering Hillcrest, the school offers a full pre-K through eighth grade pathway in a single building, which can mean continuity for students through the middle grades. The academic picture is mixed, with stronger results in science and social studies and weaker results in math and reading. The school’s overall proficiency is in the middle of the range for Obion County, but the county has only two districts, so that comparison is limited. The town is small and rural, with affordable housing and a stable population. A parent may want to ask the school directly about its approach to math and literacy instruction and about the availability of support services, since key demographic data was not reported.
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