Summary:
Zip code 95324 contains one public middle school, Hilmar Middle, serving grades 6-8 within the Hilmar Unified school district.
Hilmar Middle shows a consistent performance profile, earning a 2-star rating and ranking in the 36th to 42nd percentile among California middle schools over the past three years. Academically, the school has a notable strength in 8th-grade English, where students perform slightly above the state average, but faces significant challenges in mathematics, with proficiency rates well below state averages across all grades, particularly in 6th grade. Science scores, while below average, are closer to the state benchmark than other core subjects.
The school environment has positive aspects, including a chronic absenteeism rate that is much better than the state average, indicating good student attendance. However, with about two-thirds of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a community with high economic need. The school's per-student spending and class size are typical for the state, but academic results remain below average, suggesting instructional strategies may need review. The school operates in a Hilmar Unified district that is ranked in the bottom quarter statewide, which may affect broader resource and support systems.
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