Serving 485 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 46% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). 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 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillside Middle School's student population of 485 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
485 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Hillside Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside Middle School is 0.53, 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
#369 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
4%
1%
White
66%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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 #369 out of 957 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
485 students attend Hillside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hillside Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillside Middle School?
Hillside Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
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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