Hillview Middle School

1100 Elder Ave.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 862 students in grades 6-8, Hillview Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 862 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 82% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : 84% (Top 1%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Hillview Middle School's student population of 862 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
862 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hillview Middle School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
82%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hillview Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
84%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillview Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
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Hispanic
19%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hillview Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
56%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Hillview Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hillview Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hillview Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Hillview Middle School often compared to?
Hillview Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Entrada Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Hillview Middle School?
862 students attend Hillview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hillview Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 11% 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 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Menlo Park City Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 862 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 82% (Top 1%)
  • : 84% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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