South Hills Middle School vs. Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,181 students in grades 7-9, South Hills Middle 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 26% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 761 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan 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 22% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-9
K-9
Total Students
1,181 students
761 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#699 out of 957 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#815 out of 957 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
72
Grade 1 Students
-
74
Grade 2 Students
-
78
Grade 3 Students
-
82
Grade 4 Students
-
81
Grade 5 Students
-
76
Grade 6 Students
-
83
Grade 7 Students
365
82
Grade 8 Students
434
81
Grade 9 Students
382
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
21%
45%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
68%
45%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%