Serving 1,235 students in grades 7-9, Fort Herriman Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Herriman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fort Herriman Middle School's student population of 1,235 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Herriman Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Herriman Middle School is 0.30, 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
#201 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
83%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Herriman Middle School's ranking?
Fort Herriman Middle School is ranked #201 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Fort Herriman Middle School often compared to?
Fort Herriman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Hills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Fort Herriman Middle School?
1,235 students attend Fort Herriman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Fort Herriman Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Herriman Middle School?
Fort Herriman Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fort Herriman Middle School offer ?
Fort Herriman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Fort Herriman Middle School part of?
Fort Herriman Middle School is part of Jordan School District.
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