Hillview Junior High School
Hillview Junior High School serves 891 students in grades 6-8.
Hillview Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 891 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillview Junior High School's student population of 891 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
891 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillview Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Hillview Junior High School is 0.59, 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
#8187 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
20%
5%
White
7%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Hillview Junior High School?
891 students attend Hillview Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hillview Junior High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillview Junior High School?
Hillview Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Hillview Junior High School offer ?
Hillview Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hillview Junior High School part of?
Hillview Junior High School is part of Pittsburg Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
April 10, 2023 (Monday)
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - MINIMUM DAY
June 01, 2023 (Thursday)
First Day of School
August 09, 2023 (Wednesday)
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
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