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Schools in Hilmar-Irwin · Hilmar Unified School District

Hilmar-Irwin’s public schools outscore 55% of California districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Hilmar-Irwin, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On-time graduation in Hilmar-Irwin runs at 98%, above the California average (86%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.

#425of 847 California townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
37%
▼ 10 pts vs CA 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
23%
▼ 10 pts vs CA 33%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 9–14 pts vs CA 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.8K
▼ 21% vs CA $21.2K
FY2024
Students per teacher
19.4
CA 21.6 · smaller classes
Schools in town
4
2,142 students on the public path
In brief

Hilmar-Irwin’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 553 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hilmar-Irwin’s, its schools beat 61%, higher than their 55% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 37% of tested students were proficient in reading and 23% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California (the state reports Hilmar-Irwin’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,798 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Elim Elementary, then Hilmar Middle, then Hilmar High. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Hilmar-Irwin’s grade

C+ Test scoresA− Graduation

B: better than 55% of California school districts, #425 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.

California school districts we grade (1,872)Better than 55%
Lower resultsHigher results
California towns with similar household incomes (553)Better than 61%
B−BA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,180 test results and a graduating class of 185 could put Hilmar-Irwin anywhere from B− to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Hilmar-Irwin’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,181 in math, 1,180 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hilmar-Irwin, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–2Hilmar ElementaryHilmar Unified School DistrictNo scores
3–5Elim ElementaryHilmar Unified School DistrictNo scores
6–8Hilmar MiddleHilmar Unified School DistrictNo scores
9–12Hilmar HighHilmar Unified School DistrictB+

Hilmar-Irwin’s public schools are run by Hilmar Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Hilmar Unified School DistrictGrades K–12 · 6 schools · 2,284 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 19.4 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$16,798CA $21,206 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading37%
State average 46.7% · 1180 students tested
Math23%
State average 33.1% · 1181 students tested

Hilmar-Irwin vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the California towns that share Hilmar-Irwin’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Hilmar-IrwinBHilmar Unified

Every school in Hilmar-Irwin

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Hilmar-Irwinby address
Hilmar Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–2 · Hilmar
467 students20:1Rate it →
Elim Elementary
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Hilmar
437 students21:1Rate it →
Hilmar Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Hilmar
542 students20:1Rate it →
Hilmar High
High · Grades 9–12 · Hilmar
B+
696 students19:1Rate it →

Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Colony Basic Skills Alternative High and Irwin High (Continuation)).

Questions about Hilmar-Irwin’s schools

Are Hilmar-Irwin’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of California: the public schools Hilmar-Irwin children attend outscore 55% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #425 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 61%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Hilmar-Irwin in?

Hilmar Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,284 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do Hilmar-Irwin kids go to high school?

Hilmar High in Hilmar, with 696 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Hilmar-Irwin’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Hilmar Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.

How much does Hilmar-Irwin spend per student?

$16,798 in Hilmar Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.