Serving 1,181 students in grades 7-9, South Hills 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 26% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,181 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Hills Middle serves the southeast part of Riverton, UT, covering an area of approximately 17.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, typically around 3 miles from the school, with the furthest edge extending up to 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Hills Middle School's student population of 1,181 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,181 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
South Hills 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 South Hills Middle 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
#699 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 South Hills Middle School's ranking?
South Hills Middle School is ranked #699 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are South Hills Middle School often compared to?
South Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oquirrh Hills Middle School, Fort Herriman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend South Hills Middle School?
1,181 students attend South Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of South Hills Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Hills Middle School?
South Hills Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does South Hills Middle School offer ?
South Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is South Hills Middle School part of?
South Hills Middle School is part of Jordan School District.
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