Serving 1,114 students in grades 6-8, Indian Hills 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 44% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Indian Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Indian Hills Middle School's student population of 1,114 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Indian Hills 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 Indian Hills Middle School is 0.33, 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
#207 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
81%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
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 Indian Hills Middle School's ranking?
Indian Hills Middle School is ranked #207 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Indian Hills Middle School often compared to?
Indian Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Draper Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Indian Hills Middle School?
1,114 students attend Indian Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Indian Hills Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indian Hills Middle School?
Indian Hills Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Indian Hills Middle School offer ?
Indian Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Indian Hills Middle School part of?
Indian Hills Middle School is part of Canyons School District.
School Reviews
3 3/9/2022
Good school, but there is a lot of homework. Mr. Cox is also my dad.
2 3/9/2022
Good school, but there is a lot of homework. The teachers are very good, especially Mr. Cox. he is also my dad.
4 11/2/2017
Indian Hills has a great music program! Mr. Cox is an amazing teacher, and is certainly well rounded. Also, he is my dad! ;)
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