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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Math Proficiency: 55%
- Reading Proficiency: 69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillcrest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Hillcrest Middle School's student population of 289 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillcrest Middle School is 0.58, 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)55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
60%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hillcrest Middle School often compared to?
Hillcrest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Hills Charter Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Middle School?
289 students attend Hillcrest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hillcrest Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Middle School?
Hillcrest Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Middle School offer ?
Hillcrest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hillcrest Middle School part of?
Hillcrest Middle School is part of Gravenstein Union Elementary School District.
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