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#4501 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 47% in state

Hilmar High

High School · Hilmar Unified · Hilmar, CA

A Hilmar Unified high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7807 North Lander Ave., Hilmar, CA 95324

  • Math 16% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-12.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.8 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-6.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation13.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$15,436
Chronic Absenteeism14.6%

Students at Hilmar High score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hilmar High 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average615/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,309

Median home value

$441,500

Median rent

$1,555/mo

College educated

8.9%

Homeownership

50.4%

Poverty rate

17%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95324; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
13.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Irwin High (continuation)Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.5 mi24Compare →
Delhi HighEnrollment path unverified5.69–123.7 mi723Compare →
Stanislaus AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–124.9 mi12Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Hilmar Unified

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$15,436NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hilmar High is listed in Hilmar Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hilmar High

Hilmar High is a public high school in Hilmar, CA, part of Hilmar Unified, serving approximately 698 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,501 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hilmar High

What grades does Hilmar High serve?

Hilmar High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hilmar High?

Hilmar High has an enrollment of approximately 698 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilmar High?

The student-teacher ratio at Hilmar High is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hilmar High rank in CA?

Hilmar High ranks #4,501 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Hilmar High's MySchoolScout rating?

Hilmar High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Hilmar High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hilmar High has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hilmar High a charter school?

No, Hilmar High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hilmar High a Title I school?

No, Hilmar High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hilmar High?

62.2% of students at Hilmar 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
698
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Merced County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 95324)
7,862
Area median age
36.5
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 95324; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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