Hillside Middle School

1,024 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hillside Middle School is a highly regarded public school located in Northville, Michigan, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Northville Public Schools district, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a supportive learning environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of middle school students. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing rigorous coursework with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Hillside Middle School offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These programs are designed to foster teamwork, creativity, and leadership skills among the student body. With a commitment to fostering an inclusive community and maintaining high standards of achievement, Hillside Middle School is a central pillar of the Northville educational experience, consistently preparing its students for success in high school and beyond.

1,024

Total Students

52.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillside Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	661
Hispanic	40
Black	12
Asian	277
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

White
661 (64.6%)
Asian
277 (27.1%)
Hispanic
40 (3.9%)
Two or More
33 (3.2%)
Black
12 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	No
District:	Northville Public Schools
Phone:	(248)344-3600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,024
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 6 338

Grade 7 331

Grade 8 355