Serving 1,154 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 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,154 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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South Hills Middle School's student population of 1,154 students has grown by 29% 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
1,154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#699 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
72%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
1,154 students attend South Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of South Hills Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Hills Middle School?
South Hills Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, 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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