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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Hillside Middle

Simi Valley Unified · Ventura County · 2222 East Fitzgerald Road, Simi Valley, CA 93065-4936

(805) 520-6810 · www.hms.simivalleyusd.org/

7/10
#457
Rank 457 out of 1,315
Top 35%
English Language Arts7/10 · #478 · 64th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #457 · 65th percentile
Science7/10 · #465 · 65th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the foothills of Simi Valley, Hillside Middle sits in one of Ventura County's most family-friendly communities — a quieter, more suburban alternative to the bustle of the San Fernando Valley just over the hill. Performing solidly in the middle of California's rankings, Hillside draws families who value a stable, community-rooted school environment where kids aren't lost in the shuffle. Simi Valley itself has a strong sense of neighborhood pride, and that tends to carry over into its schools, making this a solid choice for families planting roots in the area.

Student Demographics

1,071 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
480 (45%)
White
332 (31%)
Asian
148 (14%)
Multiple Races
53 (5%)
Filipino
39 (4%)
Other
22 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners228 (21%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged540 (50%)
Students with Disabilities179 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,138
Enrollment
49.8
Teachers (FTE)
22.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
12
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #773 · 44th percentile

84 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.