For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,284 students in Hilmar Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hilmar Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
2,284 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hilmar Unified School District, which is ranked #1185 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1123 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
48%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
50%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,375 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,076 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,375
$20,100
Spending / Student
$15,076
$18,511
Best Hilmar Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilmar High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7807 North Lander Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-5903
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-5903
Gr: 9-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Elim Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7677 North Lander Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-1082
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-1082
Gr: 3-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Hilmar Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7528 North Scholar Way
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 632-8847
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 632-8847
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Irwin High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7807 North Lander Ave
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0276
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0276
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Merquin Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20316 West Third Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 634-4938
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 634-4938
Gr: K-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Colony Basic Skills Alternative High School
Alternative School
7807 North Lander Ave
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0277
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0277
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
20206 West Geer Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 216-5800
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 216-5800
Gr: K-2 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hilmar Unified School District?
Hilmar Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,284 students.
What is the rank of Hilmar Unified School District?
Hilmar Unified School District is ranked #1185 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hilmar Unified School District?
50% of Hilmar Unified School District students are White, 48% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hilmar Unified School District?
Hilmar Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hilmar Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,076 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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