Hilltop Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chula Vista, California 91910 · Sweetwater Union High
#662 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#11335 of 15,369 nationally
About Hilltop Middle
Hilltop Middle is a public middle located in Chula Vista, in the Sweetwater Union High school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 866 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 662nd of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 866.
There are 65 schools in Chula Vista; Hilltop Middle ranks 46th of 59 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)23%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hilltop Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hilltop Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Special Education Preschool
Chula Vista · Public other
· 262 m away
Hilltop Drive Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
559 students · 330 m away
Hilltop Senior High
Chula Vista · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,771 students · 706 m away
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
346 students · 739 m away
Halecrest Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
415 students · 1.6 km away
Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter
Chula Vista · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
273 students · 1.6 km away
Kellogg (Karl H.) Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
305 students · 1.7 km away
Castle Park Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
377 students · 1.9 km away
Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
613 students · 1.9 km away
Chula Vista Senior High
Chula Vista · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,864 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
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866 students
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865 students
Castillero Middle
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865 students
Redwood Middle
Napa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
868 students
Serrano Intermediate
Lake Forest · Public middle · Grades 7–8
868 students
Don Juan Avila Middle
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863 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hilltop Middle a good school?
Hilltop Middle has a Success Index (US) of 32.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #662 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hilltop Middle rank in California?
Hilltop Middle ranks #662 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #11335 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hilltop Middle?
Hilltop Middle had 866 students in 2025.
Is Hilltop Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Hilltop Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hilltop Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hilltop Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.