HILLSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Hillside Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Kalamazoo Public Schools school district, located in KALAMAZOO, MI with about 575 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 30 teachers, Hillside Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hillside Middle School is a public school serving students in Kalamazoo, Michigan, as part of the Kalamazoo Public Schools district. Located on Alamo Avenue, the school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that caters to the developmental needs of adolescents. The institution places a strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded education, focusing on both core academic subjects and the social-emotional growth of its students as they transition from elementary school to high school.

The school strives to engage its diverse student body through a variety of extracurricular activities and academic programs designed to prepare them for future success. By leveraging the resources of the Kalamazoo Public Schools district, Hillside Middle School aims to maintain high standards of teaching while building a strong sense of community among students, staff, and families. For parents and community members looking for detailed information regarding the school's curriculum, calendar, and specific administrative updates, the district’s official website serves as the primary resource for ongoing communication.

For more information, contact Hillside Middle School at (269) 337-0570 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1941 ALAMO AVE
KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-1603
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HILLSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in KALAMAZOO, MI with about 575 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
575
Teachers:
30.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 575 students

Black or African American
51.7%
White
29.4%
Two or more races
9.9%
Hispanic/Latino
7.5%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.