Hilltop Heritage Middle School is a public middle school in Tacoma, Washington, serving 524 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Tacoma School District, which is ranked 152 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Hilltop Heritage has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Washington middle schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math significantly lower than the district and state averages. Particularly concerning are the poor performances of the school's African American, multi-racial, special education, and low socioeconomic status student subgroups, which rank in the bottom 10-20% of middle schools statewide. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $18,563, these academic outcomes suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the significant achievement gaps.
Interestingly, Hilltop Heritage's performance lags behind nearby schools like Mason Middle School, Bryant Montessori Middle School, and Meeker Middle School, raising questions about the factors contributing to the differences in academic outcomes. The school's diverse student population may present unique challenges, and a more targeted approach to addressing the specific needs of its students could be beneficial.
Students who attend Hilltop Heritage Middle School usually go on to attend Stadium High School
In the 2023-24 school year, 479 students attended Hilltop Heritage Middle School.
Students at Hilltop Heritage Middle School are 41% White, 20% Two or more races, 18% Hispanic, 14% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.
Hilltop Heritage Middle School ranks 369th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
Tacoma School District