Hilmar Middle School serves 489 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (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 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Math Proficiency: 24%
- Reading Proficiency: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Hilmar Middle School's student population of 489 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hilmar Middle School is 0.52, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
51%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Hilmar Middle School?
489 students attend Hilmar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Hilmar Middle School students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilmar Middle School?
Hilmar Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Hilmar Middle School offer ?
Hilmar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hilmar Middle School part of?
Hilmar Middle School is part of Hilmar Unified School District.
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