Below Average
#8352 of 9,539 schools in CA
Hillview Junior High
Middle School · Pittsburg Unified · Pittsburg, CA
A Pittsburg Unified middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
333 Yosemite Dr., Pittsburg, CA 94565
- Math 11% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillview Junior High score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hillview Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,618/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburg), 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
$95,035
Median home value
$563,300
Median rent
$2,145/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94565; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 701 | Compare → |
| Rancho Medanos Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 773 | Compare → |
| Cccoe Special Education ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Prospects High (alternative)Enrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 283 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pittsburg Unified
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillview Junior High is listed in Pittsburg Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillview Junior High
Hillview Junior High is a public middle school in Pittsburg, CA, part of Pittsburg Unified, serving approximately 922 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,352 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillview Junior High
What grades does Hillview Junior High serve?
Hillview Junior High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hillview Junior High?
Hillview Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 922 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillview Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillview Junior High is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillview Junior High rank in CA?
Hillview Junior High ranks #8,352 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hillview Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillview Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Hillview Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillview Junior High has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hillview Junior High a charter school?
No, Hillview Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillview Junior High a Title I school?
No, Hillview Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillview Junior High?
79.4% of students at Hillview Junior High 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
- 922
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (925) 473-2380
- Area population (ZIP 94565)
- 99,933
- Area average commute
- 38 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 94565; 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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