Hillcrest Middle

www.gusdschools.org

Charter School 297 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hillcrest Middle School, located in Sebastopol, California, serves as a cornerstone of the local West Sonoma County Union High School District community. The school is known for fostering a supportive and academically focused environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle school students. By emphasizing both rigorous core curriculum and character development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its academic offerings, Hillcrest Middle is recognized for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience. The school typically provides various extracurricular activities, clubs, and elective programs that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and athletics. Situated in the scenic landscape of Sebastopol, the school benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere, where educators and staff work collaboratively with families to maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

297

Total Students

17.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	74
Black	1
Asian	13
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	2

White
180 (60.8%)
Hispanic
74 (25.0%)
Two or More
26 (8.8%)
Asian
13 (4.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Gravenstein Union Elementary
Phone:	(707)823-7653
Website:	http://www.gusdschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 92

Grade 7 98

Grade 8 107