Serving 705 students in grades 6-7, Ecker Hill Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 705 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ecker Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Ecker Hill Middle School's student population of 705 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
705 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ecker Hill Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ecker Hill Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#188 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
74%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ecker Hill Middle School's ranking?
Ecker Hill Middle School is ranked #188 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Ecker Hill Middle School often compared to?
Ecker Hill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Ecker Hill Middle School?
705 students attend Ecker Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ecker Hill Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ecker Hill Middle School?
Ecker Hill Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ecker Hill Middle School offer ?
Ecker Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Ecker Hill Middle School part of?
Ecker Hill Middle School is part of Park City School District.
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