Serving 219 students in grades 8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 19% (which was lower than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)36%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)10%
11%
Hispanic
(15-16)71%
54%
Black
(15-16)12%
6%
White
(15-16)5%
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Hill Classical Middle School?
219 students attend Hill Classical Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Hill Classical Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hill Classical Middle School?
Hill Classical Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hill Classical Middle School offer ?
Hill Classical Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Hill Classical Middle School part of?
Hill Classical Middle School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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