Serving 910 students in grades 6-8, Hillview Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 910 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Hillview Junior High School's student population of 910 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
910 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
Hillview Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillview Junior High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7619 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
60%
55%
Black
19%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Hillview Junior High School is ranked #7619 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hillview Junior High School often compared to?
Hillview Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rancho Medanos Junior High School, Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hillview Junior High School?
910 students attend Hillview Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hillview Junior High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillview Junior High School?
Hillview Junior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Hillview Junior High School offer ?
Hillview Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hillview Junior High School part of?
Hillview Junior High School is part of Pittsburg Unified School District.
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