This page covers the Hillside Middle attendance zone in Simi Valley — what the boundary covers, which subdivisions feed in, what homes inside the zone typically trade for, the HOA and Mello-Roos exposure by tract, and how to verify the assignment for a specific address. The data is current as of May 2026.
Hillside Middle attendance zone — what it covers
Hillside Middle is a Simi Valley Unified School District (Middle School) school. The attendance zone covers the Tapo Canyon corridor and parts of east-central Simi Valley. School zoning by specific address can change with boundary adjustments — verify the current assignment using the SVUSD Find My School tool at simivalleyusd.org before relying on a school assignment for a home purchase.
Subdivisions and tracts that typically feed into Hillside Middle include Tamarack, Strathearn, Whitfield Estates, Oakcrest, Aldea and several smaller tracts. The full address-level boundary is published by SVUSD.
For middle school students, the school day, transportation eligibility, and pickup/drop-off logistics vary by district policy. Check the current year's SVUSD bulletin for specifics.
Hillside Middle programs and performance
Per the CA School Dashboard's 2024 rating year, Hillside Middle reports across the standard state indicators: English Language Arts, Math, Chronic Absenteeism, Suspension Rate, and (for high schools) College/Career Readiness and Graduation Rate. The CA Dashboard at caschooldashboard.org has the per-indicator detail.
Specialty programs at Hillside Middle: STEM, AVID, instrumental music, dual-language exposure
For families comparing schools, the CA Dashboard's color-coded indicators are useful but should be read alongside the school's specific program offerings, class sizes, and parent-survey data — none of which are demographic markers but all of which affect the day-to-day experience.
Which Simi Valley neighborhoods feed into Hillside Middle
Below is a list of the major subdivisions that fall inside or partially inside the current attendance zone. Boundary changes happen — verify the specific address.
- Tamarack
- Strathearn
- Whitfield Estates
- Oakcrest
- Aldea
Home prices inside the Hillside Middle attendance zone
Median home price inside the Hillside Middle attendance zone is approximately $895,000 as of May 2026, with a typical range that spans 70 percent of the Simi Valley market depending on which subdivision the home is in. Wood Ranch homes inside the zone trade $200K–$400K higher than the city median; older central Simi homes trade $50K–$100K below.
HOA and Mello-Roos exposure inside the zone: Most Hillside-zone tracts have no Mello-Roos (pre-1985 era). HOA exposure varies — Aldea has $190-260/mo; older tracts none.
Always verify the actual property tax bill via the Ventura County Assessor and the HOA/Mello-Roos detail via the listing agent before contingency removal. School-zone marketing should never substitute for verifying the parcel's actual costs.
| Plan size | Typical sale range (in zone) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Entry single-story 1,200–1,800 sqft | $700K–$850K | Often quickest to sell |
| Mid two-story 1,800–2,400 sqft | $850K–$1.05M | Most common product |
| Move-up 2,400–3,200 sqft | $1.05M–$1.5M | Larger lots premium |
| Upper 3,200+ sqft | $1.5M+ | Wood Ranch / Big Sky if in zone |
How to verify school zoning for a specific Simi Valley address
SVUSD operates a public address-lookup tool called Find My School. Enter the street address and it returns the assigned elementary, middle, and high school per the current boundary. The tool is at simivalleyusd.org/parents-students/find-my-school.
Boundary changes can happen with district reorganization, but they are infrequent. The last major SVUSD reorganization affecting Simi Valley boundaries was in 2018; minor adjustments since have affected small areas. The Find My School tool reflects the current year's boundary.
For a property under contract, ask the listing agent for the school assignment in writing. If the school zone is critical to your purchase, make school-assignment verification part of your due diligence — the City and District do not warrant the listing's school-zone claim.
Common buyer scenarios inside this zone
What we usually see: buyers who want walking distance to Hillside Middle, buyers prioritizing a specific specialty program (STEM), commuter parents who need a quick morning drop-off then a fast onramp to the 118, and multigenerational families wanting the school zone plus a larger lot or guest house.
Each scenario maps to a different subdivision inside the zone. We talk through the trade-offs — walking distance vs lot size vs price — and identify the two or three tracts that match.
What we never do: frame the choice as "good for families" or steer based on demographics. School zone choice is a personal trade-off between commute, price, lot size, and specialty programs. The amenity stack is what we walk through together.
What I tell clients shopping by Hillside Middle zone
What I tell clients: school zoning is a real consideration but never the only one. Buyers who lock in on a school zone before walking through the actual homes often pay 8–15 percent more than they would have if they'd seen the broader market. The right approach is to identify the 2–3 zones that fit your specialty-program priority, then shop the inventory within those zones and compare them honestly against the next-closest alternatives.
Boundary changes also happen. A home you buy today inside the zone could be reassigned to a different school in three years if the district reorganizes. The CA Dashboard performance data and program offerings can shift faster than the boundary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What homes are zoned for Hillside Middle?
Subdivisions inside the Hillside Middle attendance zone include Tamarack, Strathearn, Whitfield Estates, Oakcrest, Aldea. Boundaries change occasionally — verify a specific address via the SVUSD Find My School tool at simivalleyusd.org/parents-students/find-my-school.
How do I verify school zoning for a Simi Valley address?
Use the SVUSD Find My School tool at simivalleyusd.org/parents-students/find-my-school. Enter the street address; the tool returns the current elementary, middle, and high school assignment per the boundary in effect this academic year.
What is the median home price inside the Hillside Middle zone?
Approximately $895,000 as of May 2026. Range spans from sub-$700K entry product to $1.5M+ for Wood Ranch or Big Sky homes if those subdivisions fall in the zone. Verify current pricing with a live MLS search at the time you're shopping.
What programs does Hillside Middle offer?
STEM, AVID, instrumental music, dual-language exposure
Does the Hillside Middle attendance boundary change?
Boundary changes happen but are infrequent. SVUSD's last major reorganization affecting Simi Valley boundaries was in 2018. Minor adjustments since have affected small areas. The Find My School tool reflects the current year's boundary.
What is the CA School Dashboard rating for Hillside Middle?
Per the CA Dashboard's 2024 rating year, Hillside Middle reports across ELA, Math, Chronic Absenteeism, and (for high schools) College/Career Readiness and Graduation Rate. The Dashboard at caschooldashboard.org has the per-indicator detail.
Can I transfer to Hillside Middle from outside the zone?
SVUSD operates an intra-district transfer process. Approval depends on space and on specific district criteria. Inter-district transfers from outside SVUSD follow a separate process. Check the current year's window and form on the SVUSD website.
