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West Hills Middle

8270 SO 5290 W, WEST JORDAN, UT 84081Jordan District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–09Non-Charter
1,247
Students
Total enrolled
$9,748
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 32% vs nat'l
23.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 49% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,247 students in grades 07–09 in WEST JORDAN, Utah.
32% below average funding
District spends $9,748 per pupil, 32% less than the national average of $14,347.
23.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

West Hills Middle is a very large middle in WEST JORDAN, Utah, serving grades 07–09 with 1,247 students. The district invests $9,748 per student — 32% below the national average of $14,347, with a 23.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 23% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at West Hills Middle

1,247
Total Students
23.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
23%
Free Lunch
54
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–09) are served by this school
Gender Distribution621 male · 626 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility23%
National avg 52% · 289 students
Student Composition
63%
26%
Asian2%
White63%
Hispanic / Latino26%
Black2%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490042000428

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,748Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$9,748
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,289
Student Support$1,852
Administration$1,170
Operations$1,462
Other$975
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $9,748 spent per student, an estimated $4,318 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
36%
State government
52.3%
Local (property tax)
36.2%
Federal programs
11.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $9,748/student, 32% less than the national average
  • 23.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Ridge View ElementaryBlackridge SchoolFox Hollow SchoolFoothills School
+8 more
↓
Middle
Sunset Ridge MiddleOquirrh Hills MiddleMountain Creek Middle SchoolFort Herriman Middle
+7 more
↓
High School
Copper Hills HighMountain Ridge HighBingham HighRiverton High
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 09
Location—
CountySalt Lake County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJordan District →
Phone: (801)412-2300
NCES ID: 490042000428
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WEST JORDAN seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Jordan District
High
Copper Hills High
2,841 students · 10–12
17% FRL
High
Mountain Ridge High
2,507 students · 10–12
● 54 opp9% FRL
High
Bingham High
2,482 students · 10–12
● 57 opp8% FRL
High
Riverton High
2,286 students · 10–12
9% FRL
High
Herriman High
2,240 students · 10–12
● 54 opp13% FRL
High
West Jordan High
1,826 students · 10–12
● 43 opp31% FRL
Other
Preschool
1,618 students · PK–PK
16% FRL
Mid
Sunset Ridge Middle
1,454 students · 07–09
17% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
8270 SO 5290 W, WEST JORDAN, UT 84081
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.