At a glance
Reported students
1,481
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
67.16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
670
Hillsdale Middle: 1,481 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
22.1:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,343
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.7:1
What the reported data says about Hillsdale Middle
Hillsdale Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in El Cajon. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Cajon Valley Union. NCES reports 1,481 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.1:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.8%). English learners represent 18.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hillsdale Middle
- 1How do the reported 22.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 67.16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.2%
- Hispanic26.8%
- Black3.4%
- Asian4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial9.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cajon Valley Union
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cajon Valley Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
942 reported students
Montgomery Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
929 reported students
Greenfield Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
730 reported students
Los Coches Creek Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
518 reported students
Naranca Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
985 reported students
Lexington Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
878 reported students
Public schools near Hillsdale Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Preparatory Middle Middle · Charter · College Preparatory Middle District | 05–08 | 397 | 2.3 mi |
| Spring Valley Academy Middle · La Mesa-Spring Valley | 06–08 | 597 | 3.2 mi |
| EJE Middle Academy Middle · Charter · EJE Middle Academy District | 06–08 | 254 | 3.4 mi |
| Montgomery Middle Middle · Cajon Valley Union | 06–08 | 929 | 3.4 mi |
| Cajon Valley Middle Middle · Cajon Valley Union | 06–08 | 942 | 3.8 mi |
| Greenfield Middle Middle · Cajon Valley Union | 06–08 | 730 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hillsdale Middle
What grades does Hillsdale Middle serve?
Hillsdale Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Cajon Valley Union.
How many students attend Hillsdale Middle?
Hillsdale Middle reported 1,481 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,343 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hillsdale Middle?
The calculated ratio is 22.1:1, based on 1,481 students and 67.16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hillsdale Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hillsdale Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cajon Valley Union attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hillsdale Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hillsdale Middle in?
Hillsdale Middle is part of Cajon Valley Union, based in El Cajon, CA, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hillsdale Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include College Preparatory Middle (2.3 mi), Spring Valley Academy (3.2 mi), EJE Middle Academy (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.