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44 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910-6115
Summary
Hilltop Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 38th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 39.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 23.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 39.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 23.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 715/1,204 (41st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 777/1,204 (35th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 866 |
| Low-Income Students | 523 (60.4%) |
| English Learners | 155 (17.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.0 points from last year and rose 1.9 points over the full period. Math rose 3.1 points from last year and rose 4.5 points over the full period.
•Math +4.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 37.7% to 41.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 715 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.7-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
7.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 48.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 47% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 22% to 37%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.7% to 25.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 777 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 28.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Hilltop Middle compare within the district?
Hilltop Middle is No. 4 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 10 7–8 schools in Sweetwater Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Hilltop Middle rank in California?
Hilltop Middle ranks No. 715 of 1,204 in reading and No. 777 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Hilltop Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 6 in math among 10 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 34.9% meet the reading standard and 20.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Hilltop Middle compare with other schools in Chula Vista?
Hilltop Middle is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 6 7–8 schools in Chula Vista with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Chula VistaHow does Hilltop Middle compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Hilltop Middle is No. 10 in reading and No. 12 in math proficiency among the 18 7–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Hilltop MiddleThis school | 23.4% | 39.6% |
| Bonita Vista Middle | 42.5% | 54.1% |
| Castle Park Middle | 18.7% | 29.5% |
