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Hillcrest Middle

PublicRegularCharterGrades 6–8
Sebastopol, California · Gravenstein Union Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students297
Student:Teacher17.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch30%
Title INo
Hillcrest
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
297
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
30%-35.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Hillcrest Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Sebastopol, California. The school enrolls 297 students. It is part of the Gravenstein Union Elementary district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictGravenstein Union Elementary
County6097
CitySebastopol
ZIP95472
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061584002001

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment297
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino19.9%
Black / African American2.5%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native62.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races14.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
19.9%
Black
2.5%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
14.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %30%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)