As a school with a California Gold Ribbon School distinction, Hillview Middle School offers classes for students in sixth through eighth grade. With over 900 students, this public middle school maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 25-to-1.
Students inside and outside the school district can apply to Hillview Middle School's 6th Grade Honors Academy and participate in an accelerated curriculum. Those struggling with their grades can apply to be part of the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program and learn skills to prepare them for success in college.
Hillview Middle School works with the Boys Town program like all school sites within the Westside Union School District. Through advisory classes, they learn a Skill of the Week to aid with developing social skills and understanding more appropriate behaviors.
Rounding out the school's outstanding educational experience, students can participate in various elective programs such as band, visual arts, robotics and Project Lead the Way classes. Their athletic teams, called the Hillside Hawks, compete in volleyball, cross country, a cheer program and more. Hillview Middle School has also been named a Unified Champion School by the Special Olympics organization.
Hillview Middle
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
40525 Peonza Ln,
Palmdale, CA
Westside Union Elementary School District
School Details
Head of School
Jennifer Slater-sanchez
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Niche Grade
B
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.9%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
15.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
6.3%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
1,011:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Hispanic
54.2%
White
24.6%
Black
10%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/25/2016
My daughter only participated in the music program. The one teacher had 5+ schools so he was pretty split and busy.
1/25/2016
My daughter was, and is, a good student. Therefore we've never needed to learn more about the teachers.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/16/2025
My daughter graduated from this Middle school and could not be happier with the School all her teachers, Coach Amy and Mr.Weber.
10/15/2023
This is the worst school my child has been to in Palmdale. The principal’s don’t do anything to protect your child. If your child is getting bullied, harassed, or being called a racial name and your child defends themselves your child will receive a detention and not the other student. There is cons...
10/2/2023
I am a current student at Hillview and it’s not bad. But it’s also not good. I can tell you that the principal Mr Weber is very good. Same with Ms standford, Mr Boggs, Ms McMillan, and Ms Soto. They are willing to help you with the anything. This middle school is like any other middle school but the...
5/15/2019
Worst middle school to go to.Students use foul language , physical fights are common,too many disruptions in the classroom by some students who come to school just for passing their time.They just get a detention and they're happy to get it.The administration failed to take any action against them.
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Hillview Middle is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Palmdale, CA and is served by the Westside Union Elementary School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 884 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Hillview Middle has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $608,759. Discover additional schools in the area, like Highland High School, Quartz Hill High School, Paraclete High School, and more. Learn more about what Palmdale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hillview Middle.