Serving 1,100 students in grades 6-8, Hillview 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 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillview Middle serves the southeast part of Palmdale, CA, covering an area of approximately 18.8 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillview Middle School's student population of 1,100 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,100 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hillview 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 Hillview Middle School is 0.60, 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
#3609 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Hillview Middle School's ranking?
Hillview Middle School is ranked #3609 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hillview Middle School often compared to?
Hillview Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joe Walker Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hillview Middle School?
1,100 students attend Hillview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Hillview Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillview Middle School?
Hillview Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hillview Middle School offer ?
Hillview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hillview Middle School part of?
Hillview Middle School is part of Westside Union Elementary School District.
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