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#8145 of 9,539 schools in CA

Hilliard Comstock Middle

Middle School · Santa Rosa High · Santa Rosa, CA

A Santa Rosa High middle school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2750 West Steele Ln., Santa Rosa, CA 95403

  • Math 9% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 14% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-24.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-33.5 pts
Overall Proficiency12% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-25.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
Chronic Absenteeism41.9%

Students at Hilliard Comstock Middle score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency9%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency14%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 12% recently.

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
33%
ELA
33%
2010
Math
40%
ELA
43%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
9%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
14%
2016
Math
13%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
6%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
6%
ELA
21%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
9%
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hilliard Comstock 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,677/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Rosa), 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

$94,480

Median home value

$651,900

Median rent

$2,215/mo

College educated

27.3%

Homeownership

54.9%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pivot Charter School - North BayCharter · enrollment unverified3.9K–121.2 mi423Compare →
Northwest Prep CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–121.5 mi153Compare →
Piner-olivet CharterCharter · enrollment unverified4.77–81.9 mi216Compare →
Santa Rosa MiddleEnrollment path unverified3.57–82.2 mi458Compare →

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.

Santa Rosa High

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#6 of 11
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hilliard Comstock Middle is listed in Santa Rosa High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hilliard Comstock Middle

Hilliard Comstock Middle is a public middle school in Santa Rosa, CA, part of Santa Rosa High, serving approximately 442 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,145 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hilliard Comstock Middle

What grades does Hilliard Comstock Middle serve?

Hilliard Comstock Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Hilliard Comstock Middle?

Hilliard Comstock Middle has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilliard Comstock Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Hilliard Comstock 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 Hilliard Comstock Middle rank in CA?

Hilliard Comstock Middle ranks #8,145 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Hilliard Comstock Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Hilliard Comstock Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Hilliard Comstock Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hilliard Comstock Middle has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hilliard Comstock Middle a charter school?

No, Hilliard Comstock Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hilliard Comstock Middle a Title I school?

No, Hilliard Comstock Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hilliard Comstock Middle?

65.6% of students at Hilliard Comstock 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
442
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Sonoma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.9%
Area population (ZIP 95403)
45,570
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
39.4
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 95403; 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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