Hillview Middle School
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Hillview Middle School is a public
middle school
in Menlo Park, California
, part of the Menlo Park City School District
. It has been named a California Distinguished School
eight times—more than any other school in the state. Hillview has also been recognized as a national Blue Ribbon School
by the United States Department of Education
. The school campus features many detailed mural
s painted by the Mural Elective class on school buildings.
The school is located at the corner of Santa Cruz Avenue and Elder Avenue in Menlo Park. With a 2009 enrollment of 678 students, it is the only middle school for sixth through eighth grade students in the Menlo Park City School District. The school staff includes 36 full- or part-time teachers, 2 counselors, 1 librarian, 3 part-time student activities directors, 4 aides, 8 classified staff members, a vice-principal, and a principal.
Hillview is currently undergoing a major expansion and renovation. In essence, an entirely new middle school is being built on what was the Hillview basketball and tennis courts and playing fields. Once completed, the original campus buildings will be razed. The recently built gym and band room will remain.
Notable Alumni:
Nick Dove-President, Yung Dove Enterprises
Public education
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middle school
Middle school
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in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, California is a city at the eastern edge of San Mateo County, in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, in the United States. It is bordered by San Francisco Bay on the north and east; East Palo Alto, Palo Alto, and Stanford to the south; Atherton, North Fair Oaks, and Redwood City...
, part of the Menlo Park City School District
Menlo Park City School District
The Menlo Park City School District is a public school district in the San Francisco Bay Area, primarily serving the communities of Menlo Park and Atherton...
. It has been named a California Distinguished School
California Distinguished School
A California Distinguished School is an award given by the California State Board of Education to public schools within the state that best represent exemplary and quality educational programs. Approximately five percent of California schools are awarded this honor each year following a selection...
eight times—more than any other school in the state. Hillview has also been recognized as a national Blue Ribbon School
Blue Ribbon Schools Program
The Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a United States government program created in 1981 to honor schools which have achieved high levels of performance or significant improvements with emphasis on schools serving disadvantaged students. The program centers around a self-assessment conducted by the...
by the United States Department of Education
United States Department of Education
The United States Department of Education, also referred to as ED or the ED for Education Department, is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government...
. The school campus features many detailed mural
Mural
A mural is any piece of artwork painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling or other large permanent surface. A particularly distinguishing characteristic of mural painting is that the architectural elements of the given space are harmoniously incorporated into the picture.-History:Murals of...
s painted by the Mural Elective class on school buildings.
The school is located at the corner of Santa Cruz Avenue and Elder Avenue in Menlo Park. With a 2009 enrollment of 678 students, it is the only middle school for sixth through eighth grade students in the Menlo Park City School District. The school staff includes 36 full- or part-time teachers, 2 counselors, 1 librarian, 3 part-time student activities directors, 4 aides, 8 classified staff members, a vice-principal, and a principal.
Hillview is currently undergoing a major expansion and renovation. In essence, an entirely new middle school is being built on what was the Hillview basketball and tennis courts and playing fields. Once completed, the original campus buildings will be razed. The recently built gym and band room will remain.
Notable Alumni:
Nick Dove-President, Yung Dove Enterprises