Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hillsdale 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 13% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillsdale School serves the southwest part of West Valley City, UT, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillsdale School's student population of 548 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
548 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Hillsdale School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsdale School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#936 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)14%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
69%
21%
Black
2%
1%
White
15%
69%
Hawaiian
8%
2%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillsdale School's ranking?
Hillsdale School is ranked #936 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Hillsdale School often compared to?
Hillsdale Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David Gourley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Hillsdale School?
548 students attend Hillsdale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hillsdale School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillsdale School?
Hillsdale School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hillsdale School offer ?
Hillsdale School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hillsdale School part of?
Hillsdale School is part of Granite School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
NO SCHOOL FALL BREAK
October 15, 2026 (Thursday)
NO SCHOOL FALL BREAK
October 16, 2026 (Friday)
NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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