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#699 of 1,015 schools in UT
Oquirrh Hills Middle
Middle School · Jordan District · Riverton, UT
A Jordan District middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12949 S 2700 W, Riverton, UT 84065
- Math 53% proficient (2025)
- Reading 42% proficient (2025)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Oquirrh Hills Middle score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 48% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
12.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oquirrh 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 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated968/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverton), 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kauri Sue HamiltonEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Oxford AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.9 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| North Star AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–9 | 1.3 mi | 520 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Jordan District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #47 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
Oquirrh Hills Middle is listed in Jordan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oquirrh Hills Middle
Oquirrh Hills Middle is a public middle school in Riverton, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 1,276 students in grades 7th-9th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #699 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oquirrh Hills Middle
What grades does Oquirrh Hills Middle serve?
Oquirrh Hills Middle serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Oquirrh Hills Middle?
Oquirrh Hills Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oquirrh Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oquirrh Hills Middle is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oquirrh Hills Middle rank in UT?
Oquirrh Hills Middle ranks #699 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Oquirrh Hills Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Oquirrh Hills Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Oquirrh Hills Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oquirrh Hills Middle has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oquirrh Hills Middle a charter school?
No, Oquirrh Hills Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oquirrh Hills Middle a Title I school?
No, Oquirrh Hills Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oquirrh Hills Middle?
12.9% of students at Oquirrh 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
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 1,276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (801) 412-2350
- Area population (ZIP 84065)
- 50,284
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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