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Hillcrest Jr High School vs. West Lake Jr High School

Should you attend Hillcrest Jr High School or West Lake Jr 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.
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School Overview

School
Hillcrest Jr High School
178 E. 5300 S.
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
West Lake Jr High School
3400 S 3450 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 748 students in grades 7-9, Hillcrest Jr 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 28% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 702 students in grades 7-8, West Lake Jr 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 19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-9
7-8
Total Students
748 students
702 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hillcrest Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Lake Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hillcrest Jr High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Lake Jr High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hillcrest Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Lake Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Jr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Murray School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Lake Jr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Granite School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#754 out of 957 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
#885 out of 957 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hillcrest Jr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Lake Jr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in UT)
19%
(Bottom 50% in UT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Murray School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Lake Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Granite School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
22%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Murray School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Lake Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Granite School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
24%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hillcrest Jr High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West Lake Jr High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
227
367
Grade 8 Students
267
335
Grade 9 Students
254
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hillcrest Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Murray School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West Lake Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hillcrest Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Murray School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Lake Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hillcrest Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Murray School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Lake Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hillcrest Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Murray School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Lake Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
56%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hillcrest Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Murray School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Lake Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Hillcrest Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Murray School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at West Lake Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hillcrest Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Murray School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Lake Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hillcrest Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Murray School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Lake Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Granite School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hillcrest Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Murray School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Lake Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Granite School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hillcrest Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Murray School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Lake Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Granite School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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