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#934 of 1,015 schools in UT
West Hills Middle
Middle School · Jordan District · West Jordan, UT
A Jordan District middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8270 S GRIZZLY RD, West Jordan, UT 84081
- Math 23% proficient (2025)
- Reading 34% proficient (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at West Hills Middle score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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
31.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West 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 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,660/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Jordan), 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
$114,577
Median home value
$487,100
Median rent
$1,787/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84081; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Academies of Utah West JordanCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–9 | 0.3 mi | 778 | Compare → |
| West Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–11 | 1.2 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Sunset Ridge MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 7–9 | 1.7 mi | 1,379 | Compare → |
| Navigator Pointe AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–9 | 2.0 mi | 406 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Jordan District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #61 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
West Hills Middle is listed in Jordan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Hills Middle
West Hills Middle is a public middle school in West Jordan, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 1,187 students in grades 7th-9th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #934 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Hills Middle
What grades does West Hills Middle serve?
West Hills Middle serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend West Hills Middle?
West Hills Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hills Middle is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Hills Middle rank in UT?
West Hills Middle ranks #934 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is West Hills Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
West Hills Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 West Hills Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Hills Middle has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Hills Middle a charter school?
No, West Hills Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Hills Middle a Title I school?
No, West Hills Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Hills Middle?
31.4% of students at West 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
- 1,187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (801) 412-2300
- Area population (ZIP 84081)
- 52,168
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
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 84081; 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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