Hilsman Middle School

870 Gaines School Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 628 students in grades 6-8, Hilsman Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hilsman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Hilsman Middle School's student population of 628 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
628 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hilsman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilsman Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1603 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hilsman Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hilsman Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hilsman Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hilsman Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
13%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hilsman Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
58%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hilsman Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
21%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hilsman Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hilsman Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Hilsman Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hilsman Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hilsman Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hilsman Middle School's ranking?
Hilsman Middle School is ranked #1603 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Hilsman Middle School often compared to?
Hilsman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarke Middle School, Burney-harris-lyons Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Hilsman Middle School?
628 students attend Hilsman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Hilsman Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilsman Middle School?
Hilsman Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hilsman Middle School offer ?
Hilsman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hilsman Middle School part of?
Hilsman Middle School is part of Clarke County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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