Serving 565 students in grades 5-7, Hillside Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-7
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillside Middle School's student population of 565 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillside Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#877 out of 3137 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
13%
7%
Black
6%
17%
White
73%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillside Middle School's ranking?
Hillside Middle School is ranked #877 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Hillside Middle School often compared to?
Hillside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenbriar Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Hillside Middle School?
565 students attend Hillside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hillside Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Middle School?
Hillside Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillside Middle School offer ?
Hillside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-7
What school district is Hillside Middle School part of?
Hillside Middle School is part of Parma City School District.
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