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Hillside Middle School

775 North Center St
Northville, MI 48167
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Top 5%
Tel: (248) 344-3600
hillside.northvilleschools.org
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Hillside Middle School serves 1,033 students in grades 6-8.
Hillside Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,033 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in MI
  • Math Proficiency
    : 74% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80% (Top 5%)
  • 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
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

School Overview

Hillside Middle School's student population of 1,033 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,033 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Hillside Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,120 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Hillside Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
Overall Testing Rank
#68 out of 3120 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Hillside Middle School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
2%
18%
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White
68%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
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 MI.
Diversity Score
0.49
0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hillside Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
View Education Department Test Scores
School District Name
Northville Public Schools School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillside Middle School's ranking?

Hillside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).

How many students attend Hillside Middle School?

1,033 students attend Hillside Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Hillside Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Middle School?

Hillside Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

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 Northville Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,033 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 74% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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