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40525 Peonza Lane, Palmdale, CA 93551-2647
Summary
Hillview Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 61st percentile among comparable California schools.
50.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
Math is weaker: 36.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 470/1,204 (61st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 479/1,204 (60th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,100 |
| Low-Income Students | 584 (53.1%) |
| English Learners | 51 (4.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.5 points from last year and rose 0.1 points over the full period. Math fell 0.2 points from last year and rose 1.9 points over the full period.
•Math +1.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 46.7% to 84.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 40% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.0-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 51.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
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Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 68% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 20% to 62%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 31.2% to 69.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 40% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.6-point math income gap is about the same as the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
English-learner math proficiency held steady at 2.2%, while English-only results edged up. The gap widened slightly.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 Hillview Middle compare within the district?
Hillview Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Westside Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Hillview Middle rank in California?
Hillview Middle ranks No. 470 of 1,204 in reading and No. 479 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 Hillview Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.2% meet the reading standard and 27.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Hillview Middle compare with other schools in Palmdale?
Hillview Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 6–8 schools in Palmdale with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PalmdaleHow does Hillview Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Hillview Middle is No. 100 in reading and No. 106 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Hillview MiddleThis school | 36.0% | 50.9% |
| Joe Walker Middle | 20.8% | 39.8% |
| Cactus Medical, Health and Technology Magnet Acade | 13.4% | 30.1% |
