Serving 1,247 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 25% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). 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 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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West Hills Middle School's student population of 1,247 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
West Hills Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Hills Middle School is 0.54, which is more 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
#783 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)28%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
26%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
63%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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West Hills Middle School is ranked #783 out of 975 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
1,247 students attend West Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of West Hills Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Hills Middle School?
West Hills Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
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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