Hilmar Unified
Hilmar Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 37.4/100 — 6.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Hilmar High at 48/100, where 16.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,960 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 13.8%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 33.8/100 | 2 | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Middle | Developing 33.5/100 | 1 | 7.1% | 12.7% |
| High | Developing 48.5/100 | 1 | 16.4% | 17.3% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Hilmar Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Hilmar Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 48.5.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +6.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 22.2 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 13.8%, 4.4pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 5.7%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Hilmar High leads the district at 48 with 16.4% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Hilmar Unified
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Hilmar Unified are classified as On the Rise (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Hilmar Unified spends $12,960 per student in current expenditures — $1,855 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Elementary Schools (2)
Hilmar Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.8 — 10.0 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +6.0pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Elim Elementary with a Scope Score of 41 and 14.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elim Elementary Hilmar Unified Building Momentum | 14.4% | Developing 41/100 |
| 2 | Merquin Elementary Hilmar Unified On the Rise | 4.4% | Needs Support 26/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Hilmar Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.5 — 7.0 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +15.2pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Hilmar Middle with a Scope Score of 34 and 7.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hilmar Middle Hilmar Unified On the Rise | 7.1% | Developing 34/100 |
High Schools (1)
Hilmar Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.5 — 1.0 points near the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Hilmar High with a Scope Score of 48 and 16.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hilmar High Hilmar Unified Building Momentum | 16.4% | Developing 48/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Hilmar Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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