Hillcrest Middle

Hillcrest Middle serves 289 students in grades 6-8 as a charter school in Sebastopol, California. With 17 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a comfortable 17:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for meaningful individual attention. Academically, Hillcrest Middle demonstrates strong performance, earning an 8.1 out of 10 rating and ranking in the 89th percentile among California middle schools at #1061 out of 9566 schools statewide.

Students show solid achievement across core subjects, with 59% performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and 54% reaching proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to helping students build essential academic foundations during these critical middle school years. The school draws families from Sonoma County's 95472 ZIP code area, where the median household income reaches $108,685 and nearly half of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

With a poverty rate of just 9.2%, the community demonstrates strong economic stability that often translates into robust educational support systems. Hillcrest Middle sits on Bloomfield Road in Sebastopol, a charming town positioned on the fringe of the greater urban area, offering students access to both small-town community feel and broader metropolitan opportunities.

Hillcrest Middle is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.