Excellent teachers and principal, and lots of support from the parents.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
I have been happy at this school for all of my life. I noticed that from each teacher I've had, i know there has been an extremely significant lesson that I learned for both my future as a student, and a citizen. I am now in the 7th grade at Hillcrest, and couldn't love it and my teachers more. Mrs.
... Read more Massey gives excellent advice for sticky situations and knows how to make things stick in your head so you can remember things like formulas for math or definitions for almost incomprehensible words. Mr. Kloess has not been in the middle school program as long as Mrs.Massey, but i respect him just as much. He teaches us great writing and life skills, keeps us in order, and allows us to have many class disscussions where most everyone participates. With each teacher, I learn a bunch and have fun! Read less
Posted by a student on 11/02/08
i am a student at hillcrest. i love it. my brother loves it. my parents love it. this is a great school! it is fun, all parents are involved and loving it. all students go off to good high school after their time at hillcrest. the school is local for my family and is not an unsafe school. hey, guess
... Read more what privet schools!?!? hillcrest has great test scores! hillcrest is a fantastic school but don't even bother trying to get in! Read less
Posted by a student on 08/07/08
I am a parent at the school and think it is terrific for my kids. I must disagree with the commenter who criticizes the lack of afterschool programs and the administrator. We have a great principal who works tirelessly. Also, the reason that afterschool programs are limited is that there is very limited
... Read more space. The principal is correct not to kick teachers out of their classrooms for after school programs because they need what limited prep time they get from OUSD. The science scores have been excellent over the past few years and the curriculum is expanding. The parent's review from December 2007 is based on old or incomplete information. The drawbacks of this school are that it is small. The middle school is good but some kids will need more extra curricular and sports options. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/26/08
Hillcrest purely pwns! I am an 8th grader at hillcrest and I have loved every year of my life there! Go hillcrest Middle school 2007-2008!
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Posted by a student on 11/05/07
I am a mother of a 2nd grader at Hillcrest. She has been there since kindergarden. Hillcrest receives the highest test scores in the district. Their academic programs are great because of the huge amount of parent involvement as well as the genuine care and support our children receive from their
... Read more teachers. We have limited space, so entry to the school is not guaranteed. Lack of space does impact the availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities. However, these activities are offered. Overall, Hillcrest is a school where my daughter thrives and is happy. I particularly enjoy the focus on 'Life Skills' throughout the entire school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/05/07
Hillcrest is a wonderful neighborhood school with talented teachers, great leadership and dedicated community of parents. My two daughters (now in fourth and seventh) have attended since kindergarten and they are getting great education. They are happy too!
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Posted by a parent on 09/18/06
Fantastic school, probably best in OUSD. My children have thrived there. Only downside is that it is very small. Some kids require a larger pond.
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Posted by a parent on 06/05/06
Great school. The principal, Beverly Rothenberg, is energetic and committed to the school.
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Posted by a parent on 09/23/05
Hillcrest is wonderful public school in oakland. It has a small student population from the immediate community. Teachers know students well.
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Oakland schools — Hillcrest Elementary School is located at 30 Marguerite Dr, Oakland CA 94618. 30 Marguerite Dr is in the Mountain View Cemetery neighborhood and 94618 ZIP code in Oakland, CA The school district for Hillcrest Elementary School is the Oakland Unified School District. Hillcrest Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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