Hillside Middle

2222 East Fitzgerald Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065

www.hms.simivalleyusd.org/

1,138 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hillside Middle School, located at 2222 E. Fitzgerald Rd. in Simi Valley, California, is a public middle school serving students in the Simi Valley Unified School District. The school is known for its focus on providing a supportive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By prioritizing both rigorous coursework and social-emotional development, Hillside aims to help middle-schoolers navigate the challenges of adolescence while building a strong foundation in core subjects like mathematics, science, and the humanities.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Hillside Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These opportunities are designed to foster student engagement, encourage teamwork, and allow students to explore personal interests outside of the classroom. With a commitment to maintaining an inclusive campus culture, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to achieve their full potential during their formative middle school years.

1,138

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillside Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	509
Black	16
Asian	190
Two or More	55
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
509 (44.8%)
White
360 (31.7%)
Asian
190 (16.7%)
Two or More
55 (4.8%)
Black
16 (1.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Simi Valley Unified
Phone:	(805)520-6810
Website:	http://www.hms.simivalleyusd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	396
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	122

* 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 6 348

Grade 7 403

Grade 8 387