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Hilmar Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,297 students in Hilmar Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Hilmar Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
2,297 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
112 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Hilmar Unified School District, which is ranked #1149 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1162 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.63
# American Indian Students
15 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,067 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
56%
# Black Students
8 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,158 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
50%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
216
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
137
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
149
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
173
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
171
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
177
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
186
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
175
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
191
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
168
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
193
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
191
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,288 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,990 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,288
$19,942
Spending / Student
$14,990
$18,366
Best Hilmar Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hilmar High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7807 North Lander Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-5903
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-5903
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Rank: #22.
Elim Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7677 North Lander Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-1082
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-1082
Grades: K-5
| 915 students
Rank: #33.
Hilmar Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7528 North Scholar Way
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 632-8847
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 632-8847
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
Irwin High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20384 Geer Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0276
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0276
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #55.
Merquin Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20316 West Third Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 634-4938
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 634-4938
Grades: K-5
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
Colony Basic Skills Alternative High School
Alternative School
20384 Geer Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0277
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0277
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
20206 West Geer Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 216-5800
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 216-5800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hilmar Unified School District?
Hilmar Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,297 students.
What is the rank of Hilmar Unified School District?
Hilmar Unified School District is ranked #1149 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hilmar Unified School District?
50% of Hilmar Unified School District students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hilmar Unified School District?
Hilmar Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hilmar Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,990 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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