Hillcrest Community School

9301 THOMAS RD BLOOMINGTON MN 55431

Top 10% School in Minnesota

Ranked 45 of 182 in Minnesota

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About Hillcrest Community School

Hillcrest Community School, located in Bloomington, Minnesota, is an elementary school that is known for its "Artful Learning" arts-integrated curriculum. Hillcrest School is unique to Minnesota as it is the only Artful Learning school in the state that is nationally recognized. Hillcrest provides educational programming for grades K-5 that is academically and artistically rich, supporting the principles of strong academic learning through the skill building of critical thinking, working in collaboration with others, and problem solving through the creative process. Hillcrest School is located in the Bloomington Public Schools district, which has several Blue Ribbon and Minnesota School of Excellence districts in its education system, as well as community resources with a wealth of educational experiences and schools with an emphasis on enrichment, gifted learning programs, and innovative learning. Hillcrest School is regarded as a top elementary school in Minnesota, and many families believe that it is the best option to satisfy their academic needs.

Contact Information

Address

9301 THOMAS RD BLOOMINGTON MN 55431

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Phone

(952) 681-5300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 56%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 56% in Math and 56% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
358
Total Students
$79778
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 45 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hillcrest Community School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

45

of 182 in Minnesota

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:30 AM - 3:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 65.2%
Asian 1.4%
Hispanic 5.7%
Black 17.3%
Two+ Races 10.5%
Native Am. 0%
White
65.2%
Asian
1.4%
Hispanic
5.7%
Black
17.3%
Two+ Races
10.5%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 358
56%
200 Female
44%
158 Male

Student Population

358 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Hillcrest Community School, part of Bloomington Public Schools, continues renovations while emphasizing student support and achievement as classes resumed this September.

FAQ

Q: Does Hillcrest Community School have hands-on science or exploration programs?

A: Yes, children are involved in experiments, nature walks, and hands-on STEM-related activities.

Q: Are there school garden programs at Hillcrest Community School?

A: Yes, children are involved in planting and taking care of a school garden.

Q: How does Hillcrest Community School honor student creativity?

A: The school hosts art shows, music performances, and showcases creative projects.

Q: Are there student mentoring programs at Hillcrest Community School?

A: Yes, older students help younger students by serving as buddies and peer mentors.

Q: Does Hillcrest Community School have community service or volunteer activities?

A: Yes, students participate in community projects and help to support local service.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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