Hillsdale Middle School

1301 Brabham St.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,481 students in grades 6-8, Hillsdale Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,481 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hillsdale Middle School's student population of 1,481 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
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Total Students
1,481 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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Colors
Blue and Gold
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School Rankings

Hillsdale Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsdale Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2973 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
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37%
34%
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56%
47%
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35%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
27%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
55%
20%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.62
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(22-23)
22.2%
27.7%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillsdale Middle School's ranking?
Hillsdale Middle School is ranked #2973 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hillsdale Middle School often compared to?
Hillsdale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pride Academy At Prospect Avenue by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hillsdale Middle School?
1,481 students attend Hillsdale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hillsdale Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillsdale Middle School?
Hillsdale Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hillsdale Middle School offer ?
Hillsdale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hillsdale Middle School part of?
Hillsdale Middle School is part of Cajon Valley Union School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,481 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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