Hillview Middle

Summary:

Hillview Middle is a public middle school located in Menlo Park, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 867 students. It is part of the Menlo Park City Elementary School District, which is ranked 35th out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillview Middle has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in California, with a statewide ranking between 30th and 83rd over the past several years, and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students consistently outperform the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, as well as the CAST Science assessment. In 2023-2024, Hillview Middle's proficiency rates were 79.83% in ELA, 75.71% in Math, and 68.56% in Science, compared to the state averages of 47.04%, 35.54%, and 30.7%, respectively. The school's performance is also higher than the Menlo Park City Elementary District average in most subject areas and grade levels.

Hillview Middle's student groups, such as female, male, Asian, Hispanic, White, and multi-racial students, consistently rank among the top in the state, with many subgroups ranking in the top 30-100 schools. The school's performance for English Language Learners and students with disabilities is also strong, ranking in the top 159 and 42 schools, respectively, in recent years. Additionally, Hillview Middle has maintained a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 2.9% to 10.9% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. The school also has a student-teacher ratio of around 15:1, which is lower than the state average and provides a more personalized learning environment for students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1100 Elder Ave.
       Menlo Park, CA  94025-5503


(650) 326-4341

District: Menlo Park City Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
69th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,464 Help


Students who attend Hillview Middle usually attend:

High:    Menlo-Atherton High

Feeder schools for Hillview Middle:

Elementary:    Encinal Elementary
    Laurel Elementary
    Oak Knoll Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  867

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.4%
Hispanic:
21.1%
Asian:
14.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.6% Help


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Compare Details Hillview Middle ranks better than 97.5% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.65. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hillview Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.4%), Hispanic (21.1%), Asian (14.2%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillview Middle is 15.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillview Middle is $8,464.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillview Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillview Middle 69th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Hillview Middle in the ranking list.)

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Menlo Park City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Menlo Park City Elementary 35th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hillview Middle

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Rank History for all students at Hillview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 94.59 54th 1769 96.9%
2005 94.55 53rd 1777 97.0%
2006 94.31 56th 1804 96.9%
2007 93.24 64th 1999 96.8%
2008 93.53 49th 2005 97.6%
2009 93.34 39th 2063 98.1%
2010 92.13 57th 2179 97.4%
2011 91.05 69th 2236 96.9%
2012 91.53 56th 2259 97.5%
2013 92.03 44th 2379 98.2%
2015 97.28 44th 2477 98.2%
2016 97.22 30th 2497 98.8%
2017 96.98 61st 2508 97.6%
2018 97.77 34th 2480 98.6%
2019 97.90 41st 2715 98.5%
2022 97.65 67th 2740 97.6%
2023 97.38 83rd 2802 97.0%
2024 97.65 69th 2777 97.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hillview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.99 14th 462 97.0%
2019 91.54 14th 554 97.5%
2022 92.48 13th 665 98.0%
2023 91.97 19th 678 97.2%
2024 91.14 24th 699 96.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hillview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.54 208th 1364 84.8%
2019 76.41 159th 1442 89.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hillview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.09 73rd 1538 95.3%
2024 91.44 91st 1550 94.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.74 891st 2230 60.0%
2019 63.37 650th 2369 72.6%
2022 74.86 407th 2458 83.4%
2023 75.17 419th 2549 83.6%
2024 82.16 308th 2575 88.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Hillview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.87 37th 2262 98.4%
2019 97.44 31st 2380 98.7%
2022 96.66 79th 2509 96.9%
2023 96.04 98th 2547 96.2%
2024 96.97 64th 2546 97.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hillview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.24 111th 1369 91.9%
2019 92.73 71st 1491 95.2%
2022 96.31 42nd 1531 97.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Hillview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.92 38th 2273 98.3%
2019 97.55 54th 2407 97.8%
2022 97.71 58th 2527 97.7%
2023 97.70 59th 2558 97.7%
2024 97.41 66th 2547 97.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hillview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.97 55th 700 92.1%
2019 87.73 17th 745 97.7%
2022 82.93 67th 733 90.9%
2023 85.01 46th 718 93.6%
2024 86.98 30th 741 96.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hillview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.72 142nd 2072 93.1%
2019 88.89 161st 2213 92.7%
2022 88.64 154th 2359 93.5%
2023 91.55 118th 2391 95.1%
2024 89.94 144th 2383 94.0%
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Rank History for White students at Hillview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.67 10th 1496 99.3%
2019 94.80 18th 1602 98.9%
2022 95.34 19th 1555 98.8%
2023 94.07 20th 1552 98.7%
2024 93.71 27th 1535 98.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hillview Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 251 15 27 13 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1989 253 11 27 13 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1990 325 17 44 30 1 n/a n/a 0 417
1991 315 28 48 17 1 n/a n/a 0 409
1992 326 22 48 28 1 n/a n/a 0 425
1993 346 20 52 30 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1994 371 25 48 39 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1995 414 24 47 41 1 n/a n/a 0 527
1996 414 24 47 41 1 n/a n/a 0 527
1997 426 24 54 44 1 n/a n/a 0 549
1998 409 30 49 52 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1999 425 28 55 52 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2000 450 28 50 48 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2001 502 20 40 43 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2002 511 23 64 48 0 n/a n/a 6 652
2003 511 23 64 48 0 n/a n/a 6 652
2004 502 35 67 56 0 n/a n/a 2 662
2005 498 25 73 61 0 n/a n/a 11 668
2006 488 24 76 49 0 n/a n/a 17 654
2007 467 15 54 40 0 n/a n/a 83 659
2008 464 19 54 44 n/a n/a n/a 0 581
2009 445 12 48 46 0 14 104 0 669
2010 468 15 46 72 0 14 68 0 683
2011 466 16 48 84 0 13 70 0 697
2012 498 18 48 95 0 9 84 0 752
2013 519 20 59 106 0 9 99 0 812
2014 560 18 66 109 0 12 93 0 858
2015 541 16 69 130 0 12 113 0 881
2016 537 13 70 129 0 10 136 0 895
2017 605 16 93 146 2 6 103 0 971
2018 594 14 95 141 2 8 105 0 959
2019 568 10 98 148 3 9 132 0 968
2020 564 7 104 146 1 13 125 0 960
2021 532 6 95 139 1 11 119 0 903
2022 480 10 101 163 1 12 94 1 862
2023 463 8 123 183 0 8 81 1 867

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hillview Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 21.1 14.5 n/a
1989 304 19.5 15.5 n/a
1990 417 29.0 14.3 n/a
1991 409 25.9 15.7 n/a
1992 425 26.3 16.1 2.1
1993 449 23.7 18.9 2.4
1994 483 25.0 19.3 3.7
1995 527 27.8 19.0 3.2
1996 527 27.8 19.0 3.2
1997 549 29.0 18.9 4.2
1998 540 30.2 17.9 3.9
1999 560 31.3 17.9 3.6
2000 576 31.5 18.3 2.1
2001 605 34.7 17.4 1.7
2002 652 41.1 15.9 2.8
2003 652 41.1 15.9 2.8
2004 662 38.6 17.2 4.4
2005 668 39.4 17.0 3
2006 654 38.5 17.0 3.5
2007 659 37.7 17.5 5.2
2008 581 45.8 12.7 5.2
2009 669 37.9 15.0 4.3
2010 683 39.5 17.2 4.4
2011 697 n/a n/a 4.3
2012 752 44.9 16.7 n/a
2013 812 46.1 17.5 3.2
2014 858 48.8 17.5 2.6
2015 881 49.0 17.9 6.7
2016 895 50.0 17.9 5.9
2017 971 52.6 18.4 6.4
2018 959 55.3 17.3 8.7
2019 968 54.5 17.7 8.5
2020 960 n/a n/a 9
2021 903 57.3 15.7 7.6
2022 862 54.8 15.7 10.6
2023 867 56.5 15.3 9.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hillview Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 21.1 14.5 n/a
1989 304 19.5 15.5 n/a
1990 417 29.0 14.3 n/a
1991 409 25.9 15.7 n/a
1992 425 26.3 16.1 2.1
1993 449 23.7 18.9 2.4
1994 483 25.0 19.3 3.7
1995 527 27.8 19.0 3.2
1996 527 27.8 19.0 3.2
1997 549 29.0 18.9 4.2
1998 540 30.2 17.9 3.9
1999 560 31.3 17.9 3.6
2000 576 31.5 18.3 2.1
2001 605 34.7 17.4 1.7
2002 652 41.1 15.9 2.8
2003 652 41.1 15.9 2.8
2004 662 38.6 17.2 4.4
2005 668 39.4 17.0 3
2006 654 38.5 17.0 3.5
2007 659 37.7 17.5 5.2
2008 581 45.8 12.7 5.2
2009 669 37.9 15.0 4.3
2010 683 39.5 17.2 4.4
2011 697 n/a n/a 4.3
2012 752 44.9 16.7 n/a
2013 812 46.1 17.5 3.2
2014 858 48.8 17.5 2.6
2015 881 49.0 17.9 6.7
2016 895 50.0 17.9 5.9
2017 971 52.6 18.4 6.4
2018 959 55.3 17.3 8.7
2019 968 54.5 17.7 8.5
2020 960 n/a n/a 9
2021 903 57.3 15.7 7.6
2022 862 54.8 15.7 10.6
2023 867 56.5 15.3 9.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillview Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,464

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillview Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 41st of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 83rd of 2802 Middle schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hillview Middle)83.773.6
 10.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Menlo Park City Elementary)83.773.3
 10.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillview Middle)80.472.8
 7.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Menlo Park City Elementary)80.472.6
 7.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hillview Middle)86.881.2
 5.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Menlo Park City Elementary)86.881.2
 5.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hillview Middle)83.574.6
 8.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Menlo Park City Elementary)83.574.6
 8.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hillview Middle)84.478.6
 5.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Menlo Park City Elementary)84.278.6
 5.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hillview Middle)83.578.6
 4.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Menlo Park City Elementary)83.278.6
 4.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Hillview Middle)67.973.2
 5.3%
   8th Grade Science (Menlo Park City Elementary)67.773.2
 5.5%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students968867
 10.4%
African American108
 20%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian98123
 25.5%
Hispanic148183
 23.6%
Pacific Islander98
 11.1%
White568463
 18.5%
Two or More Races13281
 38.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.5%9.6%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillview Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 867 students attended Hillview Middle.

Yes! Hillview Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 69th of 2777 California middle schools.

Students who attend Hillview Middle usually go on to attend Menlo-Atherton High

Students at Hillview Middle are 53% White, 21% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 9% Two or more races.


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