Hillside Middle School

1941 ALAMO AVE
KALAMAZOO, MI 49006

www.kalamazoo.k12.mi.us

512 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

512

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillside Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	34
Black	261
Asian	3
Two or More	53
Pacific Islander	1

Black
261 (51.0 %)
White
160 (31.2 %)
Two or More
53 (10.4 %)
Hispanic
34 (6.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kalamazoo Public Schools
Phone:	(269)337-0570
Website:	http://www.kalamazoo.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 6 169

Grade 7 169

Grade 8 174