Serving 580 students in grades 6-8, Hillview Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillview Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Hillview Middle School's student population of 580 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillview Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillview Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4188 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
89%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillview Middle School's ranking?
Hillview Middle School is ranked #4188 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hillview Middle School often compared to?
Hillview Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Granada Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hillview Middle School?
580 students attend Hillview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hillview Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillview Middle School?
Hillview Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Hillview Middle School offer ?
Hillview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hillview Middle School part of?
Hillview Middle School is part of East Whittier City Elementary School District.
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