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Middle SchoolsGrades 7-8

Union Hill Middle

Union Hill Elementary · Nevada County · 11638 Colfax Highway, Grass Valley, CA 94945-8805

(530) 273-8456 · unionhillschooldistrict-bearcat.edlioschool.com/

7/10
#423
Rank 423 out of 1,315
Top 32%
English Language Arts7/10 · #443 · 66th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #418 · 68th percentile
Science7/10 · #436 · 67th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Union Hill Middle serves the tight-knit community of Grass Valley — a Gold Rush-era town with a strong sense of place and a slower, more intentional pace of life than you'd find in the Sacramento suburbs. Performing solidly across English, math, and science, it's a good fit for families who value a grounded, community-connected school experience over the pressure-cooker atmosphere of higher-ranked urban districts. If you're drawn to the idea of raising kids somewhere with hiking trails, local farmers markets, and neighbors who actually know each other, Grass Valley delivers — and Union Hill Middle fits right into that picture.

Student Demographics

138 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
112 (81%)
Hispanic
17 (12%)
Multiple Races
6 (4%)
Other
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners3 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged50 (36%)
Students with Disabilities20 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

146
Enrollment
7.3
Teachers (FTE)
20:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0.1
Administrators (FTE)
23.2
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 Programs3/10 · #994 · 28th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found