Serving 568 students in grades 7-8, Hillside Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillside Middle School's student population of 568 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillside Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside Middle School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#365 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
3%
1%
White
69%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillside Middle School's ranking?
Hillside Middle School is ranked #365 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Hillside Middle School often compared to?
Hillside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clayton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Hillside Middle School?
568 students attend Hillside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hillside Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Middle School?
Hillside Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Hillside Middle School offer ?
Hillside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hillside Middle School part of?
Hillside Middle School is part of Salt Lake School District.
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