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#202 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 20% in state

Hidden Valley Middle

Middle School · Jordan District · Bluffdale, UT

A Jordan District middle school serving grades 7th – 9th.

15410 S Harmon Day Dr., Bluffdale, UT 84065

  • Math 40% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2025)
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+1.4 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.5% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.5% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment5.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23:1
District spending per student$9,450
Chronic Absenteeism21.3%

Students at Hidden Valley Middle score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 7 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

18.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hidden Valley Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Salt Lake City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average690/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bluffdale), 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

$122,809

Median home value

$595,000

Median rent

$1,783/mo

College educated

36%

Homeownership

85.8%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
8.7% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Summit Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–121.2 mi547Compare →
North Star AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.4K–92.5 mi520Compare →
Kauri Sue HamiltonEnrollment path unverified3.0K–122.9 mi262Compare →
Oquirrh Hills MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.57–93.4 mi1,276Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Jordan District

Schools in district
69
Rank in district
#13 of 65
District spending per student
$9,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hidden Valley Middle is listed in Jordan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hidden Valley Middle

Hidden Valley Middle is a public middle school in Bluffdale, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 873 students in grades 7th-9th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #202 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hidden Valley Middle

What grades does Hidden Valley Middle serve?

Hidden Valley Middle serves students in grades 7th through 9th.

How many students attend Hidden Valley Middle?

Hidden Valley Middle has an enrollment of approximately 873 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Valley Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Valley Middle is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hidden Valley Middle rank in UT?

Hidden Valley Middle ranks #202 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Hidden Valley Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Hidden Valley Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Hidden Valley Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hidden Valley Middle has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Is Hidden Valley Middle a charter school?

No, Hidden Valley Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hidden Valley Middle a Title I school?

No, Hidden Valley Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hidden Valley Middle?

18.8% of students at Hidden Valley 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
7th – 9th
Enrollment
873
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.3%
Area population (ZIP 84065)
50,284
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
35
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 84065; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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