Very Good
#2106 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
Hillcrest Middle
Middle School · Gravenstein Union Elementary · Sebastopol, CA
A Gravenstein Union Elementary charter middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
725 Bloomfield Rd., Sebastopol, CA 95472
- Math 54% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillcrest Middle score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 56% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hillcrest Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,072/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sebastopol), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,775
Median home value
$995,200
Median rent
$1,918/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95472; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Hills Charter MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Brook Haven MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 5–8 | 2.8 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Orchard ViewCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Greenacre HomesPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 3–12 | 4.3 mi | 52 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gravenstein Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,064NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillcrest Middle is listed in Gravenstein Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillcrest Middle
Hillcrest Middle is a public middle school in Sebastopol, CA, part of Gravenstein Union Elementary, serving approximately 289 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,106 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillcrest Middle
What grades does Hillcrest Middle serve?
Hillcrest Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hillcrest Middle?
Hillcrest Middle has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Middle is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillcrest Middle rank in CA?
Hillcrest Middle ranks #2,106 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hillcrest Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hillcrest Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillcrest Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hillcrest Middle a charter school?
Yes, Hillcrest Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hillcrest Middle a Title I school?
No, Hillcrest Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillcrest Middle?
31.5% of students at Hillcrest Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 289
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (707) 823-7653
- Area population (ZIP 95472)
- 28,588
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 50.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95472; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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