Brook Haven Middle School vs. Hillcrest Middle School
Should I attend Brook Haven Middle School or Hillcrest Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Brook Haven Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Student Attention
Hillcrest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 206 students in grades 5-8, Brook Haven Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 289 students in grades 6-8, Hillcrest Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
206 students
289 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
45
-
Grade 6 Students
49
78
Grade 7 Students
43
103
Grade 8 Students
69
108
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
36%
21%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
50%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
13%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%