Hillside Middle is a public middle school located in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving grades 7-8 with a student population of 555. It is part of the Salt Lake District, which is ranked 46 out of 100 in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Hillside Middle consistently outperforms the Salt Lake District and the state of Utah in academic proficiency across all subject areas, with 8th-grade proficiency rates of 55.5% in ELA, 53.4% in Math, and 57.9% in Science, compared to the district's 39.1%, 37.6%, and 47.2%, respectively. The school also has a more diverse student population, with 64.68% White, 17.84% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial groups, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (29.01%) compared to nearby schools like Glendale Middle (83.53%) and Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant (64.13%).
Hillside Middle has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Utah middle schools, with a ranking of 58 out of 216 schools in 2022-2023 and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the school's success may be attributed to factors such as effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and a supportive school culture, which could provide valuable insights for other schools looking to replicate its success.
In the 2022-23 school year, 555 students attended Hillside Middle.
Students who attend Hillside Middle usually go on to attend Highland High
Students at Hillside Middle are 65% White, 18% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian.
Salt Lake District
Hillside Middle ranks 58th of 216 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.