Hilmar Unified School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 6 public schools managed by Hilmar Unified School District serving 2,403 students in Hilmar, California.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California state average of 76%.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is less than the state average of 23:1.
Hilmar Unified School District (2020)
- School Location Grades Students
- Hilmar Colony Basic Skills Alternative High School Alternative School
20384 Geer Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209)667-0277
Grades: 9-12 | 8 students
- Hilmar Elim Elementary School7677 N. Lander Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209)667-1082
Grades: K-5 | 977 students
- Hilmar Hilmar High School7807 N. Lander Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209)667-5903
Grades: 9-12 | 666 students
- Hilmar Hilmar Middle School7528 N. Scholar Way
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209)632-8847
Grades: 6-8 | 569 students
- Hilmar Irwin High (Continuation School) Alternative School
20384 Geer Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209)667-0276
Grades: 9-12 | 38 students
- Hilmar Merquin Elementary School20316 W. Third Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209)634-4938
Grades: K-5 | 145 students
Overview
| School District Name | Hilmar Unified School District |
| # of Schools | n/a |
| # of Students | 2,403 students |
| # of Teachers | 112 Teacher(s) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| # of Male Students | 1,239 students |
| % Male Students | 52% |
| # of Female Students | 1,164 students |
| % Female Students | 48% |
Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.53 |
| # of American Indian Students | 15 students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 19 students |
| % Asian Students | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1,030 students |
| % Hispanic Students | 43% |
| # of Black Students | 10 students |
| % Black Students | n/a |
| # of White Students | 1,300 students |
| % White Students | 54% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 27 students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 287 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 183 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 137 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 168 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 168 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 179 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 193 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 188 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 188 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 189 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 178 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 169 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 176 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - |
District Comparison
- Hilmar Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 48% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 83% |
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Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $8,137 in this school district is less than the state average of $10,798. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $8,189 is less than the state average of $11,280. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $18 MM | $17 MM |
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| Spending | $18 MM | $18 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $8,137 | $10,798 |
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| Spending / Student | $8,189 | $11,280 |
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