Serving 1,138 students in grades 6-8, Hillside 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 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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: 1,138 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillside Middle serves the southern part of Simi Valley, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 10.6 square miles. Most families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillside Middle School's student population of 1,138 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,138 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Hillside 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 Hillside Middle School is 0.67, which is more 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
#3741 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
17%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
45%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
32%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillside Middle School's ranking?
Hillside Middle School is ranked #3741 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hillside Middle School often compared to?
Hillside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley View Middle School, Sinaloa Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hillside Middle School?
1,138 students attend Hillside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Hillside Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillside Middle School?
Hillside Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hillside Middle School offer ?
Hillside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hillside Middle School part of?
Hillside Middle School is part of Simi Valley Unified School District.
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