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#664 of 1,015 schools in UT
Desert Hills Middle
School · Washington District · St. George, UT
A Washington District school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
936 E DESERT HILLS DRIVE, St. George, UT 84790
- Math 57% proficient (2025)
- Reading 57% proficient (2025)
- 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desert Hills Middle score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Desert Hills Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. George), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,720
Median home value
$500,900
Median rent
$1,598/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84790; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Sands AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 6–12 | 2.5 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| George Washington AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 2.7 mi | 995 | Compare → |
| Dixie MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 8–9 | 3.0 mi | 847 | Compare → |
| Freedom Preparatory Academy WashingtonCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 290 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Washington District
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #34 of 53
- District spending per student
- $9,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Hills Middle is listed in Washington District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Hills Middle
Desert Hills Middle is a public school in St. George, UT, part of Washington District, serving approximately 875 students in grades 8th-9th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #664 of 1,015 schools in UT.
State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Hills Middle
What grades does Desert Hills Middle serve?
Desert Hills Middle serves students in grades 8th through 9th.
How many students attend Desert Hills Middle?
Desert Hills Middle has an enrollment of approximately 875 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Hills Middle is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Hills Middle rank in UT?
Desert Hills Middle ranks #664 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Desert Hills Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Hills Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Desert Hills Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Hills Middle has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Desert Hills Middle a charter school?
No, Desert Hills Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Hills Middle a Title I school?
No, Desert Hills Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desert Hills Middle?
17.6% of students at Desert Hills Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 875
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (435) 628-0001
- Area population (ZIP 84790)
- 54,353
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84790; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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