Serving 780 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Hurricane Middle 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 28% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hurricane Middle serves the southeastern part of its school district in Hurricane, UT, covering an area of approximately 299.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest edge being 15.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hurricane Middle School's student population of 780 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Total Students
780 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To establish high levels of learning for each student in a safe and caring environment that promotes our three core values - Respect - Responsibility - Kindness
School Rankings
Hurricane Middle 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 Hurricane Middle School is 0.37, which is less 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
#659 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
White
78%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hurricane Middle School's ranking?
Hurricane Middle School is ranked #659 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Hurricane Middle School often compared to?
Hurricane Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dixie Middle School, Pine View Middle School, Desert Hills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Hurricane Middle School?
780 students attend Hurricane Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Hurricane Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hurricane Middle School?
Hurricane Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hurricane Middle School offer ?
Hurricane Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9
What school district is Hurricane Middle School part of?
Hurricane Middle School is part of Washington School District.
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