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#405 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 40% in state
Indian Hills Middle
Middle School · Canyons District · Sandy, UT
A Canyons District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1180 E SANDERS ROAD, Sandy, UT 84094
- Math 52% proficient (2025)
- Reading 51% proficient (2025)
- 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Hills Middle score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 51% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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
17.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Indian 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. Open the Salt Lake City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,881
Median home value
$474,700
Median rent
$1,851/mo
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84094; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Draper Park MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 1,481 | Compare → |
| Eastmont MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| The Waterford SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 944 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Canyons District
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #31 of 45
- District spending per student
- $11,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indian Hills Middle is listed in Canyons District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Hills Middle
Indian Hills Middle is a public middle school in Sandy, UT, part of Canyons District, serving approximately 1,124 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #405 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Hills Middle
What grades does Indian Hills Middle serve?
Indian Hills Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Indian Hills Middle?
Indian Hills Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills Middle is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indian Hills Middle rank in UT?
Indian Hills Middle ranks #405 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Indian Hills Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Hills Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Indian Hills Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Hills Middle has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Indian Hills Middle a charter school?
No, Indian Hills Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Hills Middle a Title I school?
No, Indian Hills Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Hills Middle?
17.8% of students at Indian 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (801) 826-7100
- Area population (ZIP 84094)
- 28,277
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 84094; 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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