Enrollment
1,100
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palmdale, CA
Hillview Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hillview Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064212002217
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillview Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Palmdale · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.5:1
- large classes for California
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillview Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillview Middle ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Palmdale, CA.
School address
District: Westside Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 064212002217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillview Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillview Middle
Hillview Middle is a large middle school in Palmdale, California, enrolling 1,100 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.5:1 is larger than about 91% of California schools and 28% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,100 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 697 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #437.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (20%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 500 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Westside Union Elementary spends $12,392 per pupil, 25% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Palmdale's middle schools, it stands alongside David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy (952 students): Hillview Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.5:1 vs 22.1:1).
Westside Union Elementary also operates Esperanza Elementary (962 students) and Sundown Elementary (941 students) alongside Hillview Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hillview Middle compares
Hillview Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,100 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,100
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$12,392
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.0%
White 19.5%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Hillview Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westside Union Elementary, which includes Hillview Middle.
$12,392
Per student
-25%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 65.5%
Federal 7.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hillview Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esperanza Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sundown Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gregg Anderson Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quartz Hill Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar middle schools in Palmdale
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy
Standard public school
952 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad
Standard public school
948 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy
Standard public school
822 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy
Standard public school
813 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
Standard public school
747 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,100 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hillview Middle
How many students attend Hillview Middle?
Hillview Middle has 1,100 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palmdale, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillview Middle is 27.5:1, which is 28% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillview Middle?
40.7% 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 59.0% of enrollment, in Palmdale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillview Middle?
Hillview Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillview Middle rank among middle schools in Palmdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillview Middle ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Palmdale, 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 Palmdale on the city page.
Is Hillview Middle a good school?
Hillview Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Westside Union Elementary?
Besides Hillview Middle, Westside Union Elementary also operates Esperanza Elementary (962 students), Sundown Elementary (941 students), and Gregg Anderson Academy (893 students). See the Westside Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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