Summary:
The Hilmar Unified School District in zip code 95324 serves the Hilmar, CA area with five public schools: two elementary schools (Hilmar Elementary and Elim Elementary), one middle school (Hilmar Middle), and two high schools (Hilmar High and the small, alternative Irwin High (Continuation)).
This district shows notable strengths in student support and engagement, particularly at the bookends of the K-12 journey. The elementary schools have exceptionally low chronic absenteeism, and Hilmar High achieves a graduation rate of 99.4%, far above the state average. However, the district faces significant academic challenges, with most schools performing below state averages on standardized tests in core subjects like math and English. Hilmar Middle appears to be a critical point where academic performance dips, a trend that continues into high school.
When comparing schools, Hilmar High stands out for its success in graduating students, while Irwin High (Continuation) serves a specific at-risk population with a very low student-teacher ratio. The elementary schools are standout environments for consistent attendance. Overall, Hilmar Unified is effective at keeping students in school through graduation but is working to improve mastery of grade-level standards across all schools.
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