- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Whittier, CA
Hillview Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hillview Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061185001315
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillview Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 7
- middle schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillview Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillview Middle ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: East Whittier City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061185001315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Hillview Middle grew from 580 students in 2022-23 to 629 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 061185001315 · Whittier, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 20.7:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Granada Middle (989 students)
Hillview Middle grew from 580 students in 2022-23 to 629 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hillview Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granada Middle
Granada Middle
989 students
- East Whittier
East Whittier Middle
985 students
- Ocean View Ele
Ocean View Elementary
668 students
- This school
Hillview Middle
643 students
- Leffingwell El
Leffingwell Elementary
551 students
- Scott Avenue E
Scott Avenue Elementary
494 students
What this shows Hillview Middle reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillview Middle compares
Hillview 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 | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.6%
White 7.0%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Hillview Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Whittier City Elementary reports $17,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillview Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Whittier Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean View Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leffingwell Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillview Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Whittier
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Granada Middle
Standard public school
989 students 21:1 students per teacher
East Whittier Middle
Standard public school
985 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Katherine Edwards Middle
Standard public school
894 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
Standard public school
687 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Walter F. Dexter Middle
Standard public school
610 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Richard L. Graves Middle
Standard public school
484 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillview Middle
How many students attend Hillview Middle?
Hillview Middle has 643 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillview Middle is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillview Middle?
63.3% of students at Hillview Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillview Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hillview Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillview Middle?
Hillview Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillview Middle rank among middle schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillview Middle ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Whittier, 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 Whittier on the city page.
What other schools are in East Whittier City Elementary?
Besides Hillview Middle, East Whittier City Elementary also operates Granada Middle (989 students), East Whittier Middle (985 students), and Ocean View Elementary (668 students). See the East Whittier City Elementary district page for the complete list.