Serving 219 students in grades 8, Hill Classical Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 19% (which was lower than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)36%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)10%
11%
Hispanic
(15-16)71%
54%
Black
(15-16)12%
6%
White
(15-16)5%
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Hill Classical Middle School?
219 students attend Hill Classical Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Hill Classical Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hill Classical Middle School?
Hill Classical Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hill Classical Middle School offer ?
Hill Classical Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Hill Classical Middle School part of?
Hill Classical Middle School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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