Serving 909 students in grades 8-9, Desert Hills Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 909 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Desert Hills Middle School's student population of 909 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
909 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
To inspire and empower ALL students to be future-ready!
School Rankings
Desert Hills Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Hills Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 957 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
83%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Washington School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Thor
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Hills Middle School's ranking?
Desert Hills Middle School is ranked #132 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Desert Hills Middle School often compared to?
Desert Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Desert Hills Middle School?
909 students attend Desert Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Desert Hills Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Hills Middle School?
Desert Hills Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Desert Hills Middle School offer ?
Desert Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Desert Hills Middle School part of?
Desert Hills Middle School is part of Washington School District.
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