Serving 1,276 students in grades 7-9, Oquirrh Hills Middle School ranks in the top 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 38% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 1,276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oquirrh Hills Middle School's student population of 1,276 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oquirrh Hills Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oquirrh Hills Middle School is 0.27, 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
#465 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
85%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oquirrh Hills Middle School's ranking?
Oquirrh Hills Middle School is ranked #465 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Oquirrh Hills Middle School often compared to?
Oquirrh Hills 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Oquirrh Hills Middle School?
1,276 students attend Oquirrh Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Oquirrh Hills Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oquirrh Hills Middle School?
Oquirrh Hills Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oquirrh Hills Middle School offer ?
Oquirrh Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Oquirrh Hills Middle School part of?
Oquirrh Hills Middle School is part of Jordan School District.
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