Hilsman Middle School

Hilsman Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
870 Gaines School Rd,  Athens, GA
Clarke County Schools
3.0
3.1
606 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Utevia Tolbert
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
25%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
5.7%
State Average
15.6%
Science
0%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
215:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Black
57.6%
White
21%
Hispanic
13.1%
Two or more races
7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
2.0 Alum
2/14/2018
The environment is disruptive. Most of the students are rambunctious and have no will to learn, but get carried to the next grade by the "No Student Left Behind" Rule.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 9 Reviews
1.0 other
9/9/2025
It was a terrible experience and I had a Anxiety Attack every other day. The teachers were great, but the learning environment was not, I always felt sick inside and I fell behind in math and struggle the next year, I moved to a private school and I am still trying to catch up.
1.0 parent
8/6/2025
Horrible last year i was there almost everyday tryna make sure my daughter was in class doing what she supposed to spoke with the school week before she started to let them kno any issue with her to tell me but the was horrible with communication the principal and front desk and most the teachers i...
3.0 student
4/11/2018
Overall I do love this schools, mostly because the teachers care so much and do a great job with teaching and having fun with their students. Although the administration could use work, I would recommend this school to anyone who is looking for a middle school in Clarke County.
5.0 other
6/6/2016
Even though we had mixed reviews about HMS before our 6th grader began attending, we decided to give it a try because we were no longer homeschooling and had great feedback about the neighborhood we were moving to. Now we have two kids there and are grateful for the continued support and dedication...

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Hilsman Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Athens, GA and is served by the Clarke County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 606 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Hilsman Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cedar Shoals High School, Prince Ave Christian School, Athens Academy, and more. Learn more about what Athens has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hilsman Middle School.

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