Middle Schools in Hilmar Unified

Summary:

Hilmar Unified School District contains one middle school, Hilmar Middle, serving grades 6-8 for the local community.

This school shows a notable strength in science, where student proficiency exceeds the Hilmar Unified district average. It also maintains a very positive record with student attendance, boasting a chronic absenteeism rate significantly better than the California state average, which is a strong indicator of student engagement and a supportive school environment. Academically, English Language Arts scores show steady improvement from sixth to eighth grade, with eighth graders performing on par with the state average.

Areas for growth are evident in mathematics, where proficiency rates are below both district and state averages, presenting a key focus for the school. The school has consistently earned a 2-star rating in recent years, placing it in a stable performance tier statewide. Given the school's relative success in science and attendance, parents may find it beneficial to inquire about how successful strategies in these areas could be applied to support overall academic achievement.

District Detail

7807 North Lander Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324-9398

(209) 667-5701

SchoolDigger Rank:
1160^th of 1543 California districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 2,284

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hilmar Middle	Public	6-8	7528 North Scholar Way	Hilmar	95324	Merced County	Hilmar Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 632-8847	542	28	19.6	66.4%	276 (50.9%)	1 (0.2%)	250 (46.1%)	4 (0.7%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	33.2	1707^th of 2761 public middle schools	38.2%		35.1	1617^th of 2783 public middle schools	41.9%	90	27.2	27.2	26.1	38.6	48.0	37.4	14.1	27.0	22.5	21.3	$13,827	$1,185	$12,642

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District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Delhi Unified	3.76 mi	5	1000^th
Turlock Unified	5.38 mi	16	1037^th
Fusion Charter District	5.47 mi	1	1486^th
Livingston Union	6.15 mi	5	1105^th
eCademy Charter at Crane District	6.77 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.