Serving 1,481 students in grades 6-8, Hillsdale Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillsdale Middle serves the southern part of El Cajon, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 27 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge located about 4.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillsdale Middle School's student population of 1,481 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,481 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hillsdale Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsdale Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2973 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillsdale Middle School's ranking?
Hillsdale Middle School is ranked #2973 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hillsdale Middle School often compared to?
Hillsdale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like College Preparatory Middle School, Pride Academy At Prospect Avenue by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hillsdale Middle School?
1,481 students attend Hillsdale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hillsdale Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillsdale Middle School?
Hillsdale Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hillsdale Middle School offer ?
Hillsdale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hillsdale Middle School part of?
Hillsdale Middle School is part of Cajon Valley Union School District.
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