Serving 615 students in grades 6-8, White Hill Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
White Hill Middle School's student population of 615 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Hill Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Hill Middle School is 0.40, 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
#1006 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
13%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
76%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Hill Middle School's ranking?
White Hill Middle School is ranked #1006 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are White Hill Middle School often compared to?
White Hill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hall Middle School, James B. Davidson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend White Hill Middle School?
615 students attend White Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of White Hill Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Hill Middle School?
White Hill Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does White Hill Middle School offer ?
White Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is White Hill Middle School part of?
White Hill Middle School is part of Ross Valley Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
FALL BREAK - NO SCHOOL
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
FALL BREAK - NO SCHOOL
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
FALL BREAK - NO SCHOOL
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
FALL BREAK - NO SCHOOL
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
FALL BREAK - NO SCHOOL
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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