Serving 1,169 students in grades 7-9, West 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 30% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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: 1,169 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Hills Middle serves the northern part of West Jordan, UT, covering an area of approximately 14.7 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the school's edge and the furthest boundary being 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Hills Middle School's student population of 1,169 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,169 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. View full 29-year historical data
School Rankings
West 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 West Hills Middle School is 0.59, 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
#758 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)28%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Hispanic
30%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
57%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Hills Middle School's ranking?
West Hills Middle School is ranked #758 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are West Hills Middle School often compared to?
West Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend West Hills Middle School?
1,169 students attend West Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of West Hills Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Hills Middle School?
West Hills Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does West Hills Middle School offer ?
West Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is West Hills Middle School part of?
West Hills Middle School is part of Jordan School District.
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