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Case Study: Hillcrest Elementary in Nederland, TX



Hillcrest Elementary in Nederland ISD, Texas, is making headlines for its standout academic performance and commitment to student growth. As one of only two elementary schools in their region to earn an “A” rating on the STAAR test, Hillcrest has become a model of excellence in the district.

Over the past six years, Hillcrest has partnered with Progress Learning to support student mastery of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The school-wide implementation of Progress Learning has fostered a culture of motivation, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Key outcomes from Hillcrest’s Progress Learning implementation include:

  • Significant gains in reading, math, and science STAAR performance
  • 73% mastery rate among 4th grade students who completed all RLA and math lessons in Progress Learning
  • Stronger performance across performance bands—students who used Progress Learning were up to 42% more likely to achieve “Meets” or “Masters” level
  • A school-wide culture of engagement, with students voluntarily using Progress Learning before school and during recess

Download the full case study to see how Hillcrest Elementary is driving achievement through individualized learning, targeted intervention, and data-driven instruction with Progress Learning.


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