Hillview Middle

907 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hillview Middle School, located in Palmdale, California, is part of the Westside Union School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. The campus is situated in a residential area of Palmdale and serves a diverse student population, aiming to foster an environment that supports both academic growth and social-emotional development during the formative middle school years.

Academically, Hillview Middle School typically offers a core curriculum supplemented by various elective courses, which allow students to explore interests such as the arts, technology, and physical education. The school emphasizes standard state curriculum requirements while utilizing various instructional strategies to meet the needs of its students. Like many schools in the Westside Union district, Hillview also prioritizes parent and community involvement to create a supportive learning atmosphere, encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities and clubs to promote a well-rounded school experience.

907

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillview Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	492
Black	91
Asian	45
Two or More	50
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
492 (54.2 %)
White
223 (24.6 %)
Black
91 (10.0 %)
Two or More
50 (5.5 %)
Asian
45 (5.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Westside Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)722-9993
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	907
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	468
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	115

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 442

Grade 8 390

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hillview Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	75
Grade 7	442
Grade 8	390

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hillview Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	454	50.1%
Male	453	49.9%

Middle School 7th - 8th