At a glance
Reported students
485
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Utah middle enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 144 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
409.5
Hillside Middle: 485 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
20.9:1 reported; state peer median 22.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 568
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.8:1
What the reported data says about Hillside Middle
Hillside Middle is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Salt Lake City. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Salt Lake District. NCES reports 485 students for 2024–25.
Among 144 middle schools in Utah with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 860 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.9:1, close to the Utah median of 22.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.7%). English learners represent 7.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hillside Middle
- 1How do the reported 20.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.18
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.6%
- Hispanic17.7%
- Black3.7%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Salt Lake District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northwest Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
542 reported students
Clayton Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
567 reported students
Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant
Middle · Grades 07–08
348 reported students
Glendale Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
678 reported students
Nibley Park School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
483 reported students
Highland Park School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
478 reported students
Public schools near Hillside Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Middle Middle · Salt Lake District | 07–08 | 567 | 0.9 mi |
| Evergreen Jr High Middle · Granite District | 06–09 | 600 | 2.4 mi |
| Wasatch Jr High Middle · Granite District | 06–08 | 829 | 3 mi |
| Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant Middle · Salt Lake District | 07–08 | 348 | 3.5 mi |
| Salt Lake Arts Academy Middle · Charter · Salt Lake Arts Academy | 05–08 | 415 | 3.6 mi |
| Granite Park Jr High Middle · Granite District | 06–08 | 800 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Middle
What grades does Hillside Middle serve?
Hillside Middle reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Salt Lake District.
How many students attend Hillside Middle?
Hillside Middle reported 485 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 144 Utah middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 568 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hillside Middle?
The calculated ratio is 20.9:1, based on 485 students and 23.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Utah median for the same school level is 22.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hillside Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hillside Middle is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Hillside Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hillside Middle in?
Hillside Middle is part of Salt Lake District, based in Salt Lake City, UT, which operates 36 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hillside Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clayton Middle (0.9 mi), Evergreen Jr High (2.4 mi), Wasatch Jr High (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.