Average
#759 of 1,015 schools in UT
South Hills Middle
Middle School · Jordan District · Riverton, UT
A Jordan District middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13508 S 4000 W, Riverton, UT 84065
- Math 41% proficient (2025)
- Reading 36% proficient (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at South Hills Middle score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 38% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
19.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South 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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kauri Sue HamiltonEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| North Star AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–9 | 1.5 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Providence HallCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 2,104 | Compare → |
| Oquirrh Hills MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–9 | 1.8 mi | 1,276 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Jordan District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #49 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
South Hills Middle is listed in Jordan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Hills Middle
South Hills Middle is a public middle school in Riverton, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 1,154 students in grades 7th-9th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #759 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Hills Middle
What grades does South Hills Middle serve?
South Hills Middle serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend South Hills Middle?
South Hills Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hills Middle is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Hills Middle rank in UT?
South Hills Middle ranks #759 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is South Hills Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
South Hills Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 South Hills Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Hills Middle has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Hills Middle a charter school?
No, South Hills Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Hills Middle a Title I school?
No, South Hills Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Hills Middle?
19.6% of students at South 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
- 1,154
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (801) 412-2400
- 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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