Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hillside School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hillside School's student population of 499 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillside School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside School is 0.65, which is more 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
#808 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
48%
20%
Black
3%
1%
White
34%
71%
Hawaiian
5%
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillside School's ranking?
Hillside School is ranked #808 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Hillside School often compared to?
Hillside Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Douglas T. Orchard School, Gearld Wright School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Hillside School?
499 students attend Hillside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hillside School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside School?
Hillside School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Hillside School offer ?
Hillside School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hillside School part of?
Hillside School is part of Granite School District.
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