Serving 1,024 students in grades 6-8, Hillside Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,024 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillside Middle School serves the northwest part of Northville, MI, covering an area of approximately 13.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 4.5 miles to the furthest edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hillside Middle School's student population of 1,024 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,024 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1869
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hillside Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#46 out of 3025 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
27%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
Showing 2004–2020. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillside Middle School's ranking?
Hillside Middle School is ranked #46 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Hillside Middle School often compared to?
Hillside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meads Mill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Hillside Middle School?
1,024 students attend Hillside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hillside Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hillside Middle School offer ?
Hillside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillside Middle School part of?
Hillside Middle School is part of Northville School District.
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