South Hills Middle School vs. Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,154 students in grades 7-9, South Hills Middle 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 38% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 778 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan 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 24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-9
K-9
Total Students
1,154 students
778 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#700 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#803 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
73
Grade 1 Students
-
81
Grade 2 Students
-
82
Grade 3 Students
-
83
Grade 4 Students
-
84
Grade 5 Students
-
83
Grade 6 Students
-
84
Grade 7 Students
422
85
Grade 8 Students
377
62
Grade 9 Students
355
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
18%
44%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
72%
46%
% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
