Excellent
#70 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 7% in state
Hillside Middle
Middle School · Salt Lake District · Salt Lake City, UT
A Salt Lake District middle school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1825 S NEVADA, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
- Math 62% proficient (2025)
- Reading 58% proficient (2025)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillside Middle score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
28.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hillside 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,086/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salt Lake City), 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
$120,469
Median home value
$759,800
Median rent
$1,562/mo
College educated
77.6%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 7–8 | 0.9 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| University AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 1–12 | 1.9 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Rowland HallPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 909 | Compare → |
| The Chiron AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 3–12 | 2.3 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Salt Lake District
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #11 of 38
- District spending per student
- $13,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillside Middle is listed in Salt Lake District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillside Middle
Hillside Middle is a public middle school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of Salt Lake District, serving approximately 516 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #70 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillside Middle
What grades does Hillside Middle serve?
Hillside Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Hillside Middle?
Hillside Middle has an enrollment of approximately 516 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Middle is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillside Middle rank in UT?
Hillside Middle ranks #70 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Hillside Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillside Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Hillside Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillside Middle has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hillside Middle a charter school?
No, Hillside Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillside Middle a Title I school?
No, Hillside Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillside Middle?
28.5% of students at Hillside 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 516
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (801) 481-4828
- Area population (ZIP 84108)
- 21,951
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 84108; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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