- Enrollment
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Simi Valley, CA
Hillside Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hillside Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063684006255
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Simi Valley · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.9:1
- large classes for California
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Simi Valley, CA.
School address
District: Simi Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063684006255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
Hillside Middle grew from 897 students in 2022-23 to 964 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+67 students YoY 063684006255 · Simi Valley, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,138 enr · 29.9:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Simi Valley High (1,910 students)
Hillside Middle grew from 897 students in 2022-23 to 964 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hillside Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Simi Valley Hi
Simi Valley High
1,910 students
- Royal High
Royal High
1,835 students
- Valley View Mi
Valley View Middle
1,329 students
- This school
Hillside Middle
1,138 students
- Santa Susana H
Santa Susana High
1,033 students
- Sinaloa Middle
Sinaloa Middle
843 students
What this shows Hillside Middle reports 1,138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillside Middle compares
Hillside Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.9:1 | ▲ 39% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,138 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,138
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
White 31.7%
Asian 16.7%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Hillside Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Simi Valley Unified reports $15,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillside Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simi Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Royal High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Susana High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sinaloa Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillside Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,835
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in Simi Valley
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Middle
How many students attend Hillside Middle?
Hillside Middle has 1,138 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Simi Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 897 (2022-23) → 964 (2023-24), up 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Middle is 29.9:1, which is 39% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 90% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillside Middle?
31.1% of students at Hillside Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillside Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hillside Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment, in Simi Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside Middle?
Hillside Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillside Middle rank among middle schools in Simi Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Simi Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Simi Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Simi Valley Unified?
Besides Hillside Middle, Simi Valley Unified also operates Simi Valley High (1,910 students), Royal High (1,835 students), and Valley View Middle (1,329 students). See the Simi Valley Unified district page for the complete list.