Hillcrest Jr High School

178 E. 5300 S.
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 816 students in grades 7-9, Hillcrest Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 816 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hillcrest Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

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School Overview

Hillcrest Jr High School's student population of 816 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
816 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Hillcrest Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest Jr High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (UT)
#779 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
39%
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31%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
29%
19%
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Black
6%
1%
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White
57%
72%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillcrest Jr High School's ranking?
Hillcrest Jr High School is ranked #779 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Hillcrest Jr High School often compared to?
Hillcrest Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview Jr High School, West Lake Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Jr High School?
816 students attend Hillcrest Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Hillcrest Jr High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Jr High School?
Hillcrest Jr High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Jr High School offer ?
Hillcrest Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Hillcrest Jr High School part of?
Hillcrest Jr High School is part of Murray School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 816 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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