Hillcrest Elementary School

School Board: Bluewater DSB · Owen Sound · Public · English

EQAO Performance Overview (2023-2024)

4.6 Overall Score (2023-2024)
#3386 Ontario Rank (2023-2024)
#32 / 41 Board Rank (2023-2024)
#6 / 7 City Rank (2023-2024)
495 Enrollment (2023-2024)
-1.3 ↓ 3-Year Change

EQAO Score History

School YearScore (out of 10)
2023-20244.6
2022-20235.4
2021-20225.9

EQAO Subject Scores (2023-2024) — % Meeting Provincial Standard

Gr 3 Reading
49%
Gr 3 Writing
43%
Gr 3 Math
49%
Gr 6 Reading
51%
Gr 6 Writing
51%
Gr 6 Math
32%

School Information

Elementary School in Owen Sound

Hillcrest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Owen Sound, Ontario, operated by Bluewater DSB.

Families researching schools near Owen Sound can use this profile to review EQAO scores, Ontario rank, local rank, board context, demographics, address and contact details.

Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Receiving Special Education Services
20%
First Language Not English
5%
New to Canada (Non-English Speaking)
5%
Living in Low-Income Households
15%
Parents Without Post-Secondary Education
10%

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Information and Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Staff Salaries (2024 Sunshine List) — School Board: Bluewater DSB

The following salary data is for all employees earning $100,000+ at Bluewater DSB, the school board that operates Hillcrest Elementary School.

958 Employees Earning $100K+ (2024)
$126,439 Average Salary (2024)
$128,770 Median Salary (2024)

2024 Salary Breakdown by Role

RoleCountAvg Salary
Teachers824$124,066
Principals & Vice-Principals81$143,896
Management & Specialists30$132,706
Student Support Services7$118,222
Senior Administration6$198,327
Administrative Support5$129,035
Other Staff4$119,573
Facilities & Maintenance1$120,339

Top 5 Earners at This School Board (2024)

NameTitle2024 Salary
Lori WilderDirector of Education$257,000
Dennis DickManager of Plant Services Operation$203,625
Andrew LowSuperintendent of Business Services/Treasurer$188,681
Melissa McewenSuperintendent of Education$187,336
Brian HaymanManager of Transportation/Purchasing$187,264

Source: Ontario Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act — 2024 Data. Includes employees earning $100,000 or more.

School Budget (2024-2025 Fiscal Year) — School Board: Bluewater DSB

Financial data from Bluewater DSB, the school board responsible for Hillcrest Elementary School.

$294.8M School Board Revenue (2024-2025)
$295.0M School Board Expenses (2024-2025)
$21,803 Per-Student Funding (2024-2025)

Estimated School Budget (2024-2025)

$10.8M Based on 495 students (3% of school board enrollment)

⚠️ Estimate calculated as school enrollment share × school board total expenses. Actual allocations may differ.

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Board Financial Reports (Revised Estimates, Fiscal Year 2024-2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EQAO score for Hillcrest Elementary School (2023-2024)?

Hillcrest Elementary School has an overall EQAO performance score of 4.6 out of 10 for the 2023-2024 school year, based on Grade 3 & 6 reading, writing, and math assessments.

What is the ranking of Hillcrest Elementary School in Ontario (2023-2024)?

Hillcrest Elementary School is ranked #3386 out of 4,061 public elementary schools in Ontario for the 2023-2024 school year.

What is the address of Hillcrest Elementary School?

The address of Hillcrest Elementary School is 501 8th St W, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K3M8.

What school board does Hillcrest Elementary School belong to?

Hillcrest Elementary School belongs to Bluewater DSB, its publicly funded school board, located in Owen Sound, Ontario.

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