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Desert Hills Middle School vs. Snow Canyon Middle School

Should you attend Desert Hills Middle School or Snow Canyon Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Desert Hills Middle School
936 E Desert Hills Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Snow Canyon Middle School
1215 N Lava Flow Dr
Saint George, UT 84770
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Desert Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 875 students in grades 8-9, Desert Hills Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 808 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Snow Canyon 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 40% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
8-9
PK-9
Total Students
875 students
808 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Desert Hills Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Snow Canyon Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Desert Hills Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Snow Canyon Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Desert Hills Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Snow Canyon Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Desert Hills Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Snow Canyon Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#132 out of 957 schools in UT
(Top 20%)
#439 out of 957 schools in UT
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Desert Hills Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Snow Canyon Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in UT)
40%
(Top 50% in UT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert Hills Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Snow Canyon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert Hills Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Snow Canyon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
66%
(Top 10% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 20% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Desert Hills Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Snow Canyon Middle School by grade.
Grade 8 Students
454
397
Grade 9 Students
421
411

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Desert Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Snow Canyon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Desert Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Snow Canyon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Desert Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Snow Canyon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Desert Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Snow Canyon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
85%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Desert Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Snow Canyon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Desert Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Snow Canyon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Desert Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Snow Canyon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.27
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Desert Hills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Snow Canyon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Desert Hills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Snow Canyon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Desert Hills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Snow Canyon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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