Below Average
#8020 of 9,539 schools in CA
Hilltop Middle
Middle School · Sweetwater Union High · Chula Vista, CA
A Sweetwater Union High middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
44 East J St., Chula Vista, CA 91910
- Math 19% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hilltop Middle score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hilltop Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,521/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chula Vista), 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
$87,705
Median home value
$676,700
Median rent
$1,930/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91910; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista Learning Community CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,458 | Compare → |
| Chula Vista MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–8 | 1.5 mi | 670 | Compare → |
| Berean Bible Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Castle Park MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–8 | 1.7 mi | 673 | 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.
Sweetwater Union High
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #25 of 28
- District spending per student
- $15,647NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hilltop Middle is listed in Sweetwater Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hilltop Middle
Hilltop Middle is a public middle school in Chula Vista, CA, part of Sweetwater Union High, serving approximately 885 students in grades 7th-8th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #8,020 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hilltop Middle
What grades does Hilltop Middle serve?
Hilltop Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Hilltop Middle?
Hilltop Middle has an enrollment of approximately 885 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Middle is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hilltop Middle rank in CA?
Hilltop Middle ranks #8,020 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hilltop Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hilltop Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Hilltop Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hilltop Middle has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hilltop Middle a charter school?
No, Hilltop Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hilltop Middle a Title I school?
No, Hilltop Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hilltop Middle?
53.7% of students at Hilltop 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
- 885
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (619) 498-2700
- Area population (ZIP 91910)
- 77,957
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
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 91910; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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