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Hilmar Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,326 students in Hilmar Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hilmar Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
2,326 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Hilmar Unified School District, which is ranked #452 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#470 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
# American Indian Students
12 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,045 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
56%
# Black Students
5 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,217 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
52%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
219
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
180
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
172
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
169
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
184
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
160
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
189
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
147
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
181
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
166
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
201
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
189
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
169
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,097 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,804 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,097
$19,801
Spending / Student
$14,804
$18,236
Best Hilmar Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irwin High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20384 Geer Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0276
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0276
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
Hilmar High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7807 N. Lander Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-5903
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-5903
Grades: 9-12
| 687 students
Rank: #33.
Elim Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7677 N. Lander Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-1082
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-1082
Grades: K-5
| 962 students
Rank: #44.
Hilmar Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7528 N. Scholar Way
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 632-8847
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 632-8847
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
Rank: #55.
Merquin Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20316 W. Third Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 634-4938
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 634-4938
Grades: K-5
| 122 students
Rank: n/an/a
Colony Basic Skills Alternative High School
Alternative School
20384 Geer Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0277
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0277
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hilmar Unified School District?
Hilmar Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,326 students.
What is the rank of Hilmar Unified School District?
Hilmar Unified School District is ranked #452 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hilmar Unified School District?
52% of Hilmar Unified School District students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hilmar Unified School District?
Hilmar Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hilmar Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,804 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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