Murray High School vs. Hillcrest High School
Should you attend Murray High School or Hillcrest High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Hillcrest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,400 students in grades 10-12, Murray High 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 29% (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 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,296 students in grades 8-12, Hillcrest High 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 23% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
10-12
8-12
Total Students
1,400 students
2,296 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
97 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#561 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#530 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Graduation Rate
79%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
6
Grade 9 Students
-
684
Grade 10 Students
476
604
Grade 11 Students
471
502
Grade 12 Students
453
500
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
22%
28%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
66%
52%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
