- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint George, UT
Desert Hills Middle
Federal NCES profile for Desert Hills Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490114001226
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Hills Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Saint George · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Utah
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert Hills Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Hills Middle ranks #3 of 5 schools in Saint George, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114001226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Desert Hills Middle held near 875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 490114001226 · Saint George, UT Other · MID · TRAD
909 enr · 23.9:1 · 13.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Utah Online K8 (2,693 students)
Desert Hills Middle held near 875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Desert Hills Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Utah Online K8
Utah Online K8
2,693 students
- Utah Online 7-
Utah Online 7-12
1,547 students
- Crimson Cliffs
Crimson Cliffs High
1,401 students
- Snow Canyon Hi
Snow Canyon High
1,324 students
- Dixie High
Dixie High
1,263 students
- This school 909
Desert Hills Middle
909 students
What this shows Desert Hills Middle reports 909 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Hills Middle compares
Desert Hills Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 53% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 909 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
909
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Utah - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Desert Hills Middle is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Washington District reports $9,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert Hills Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Online K8 | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Utah Online 7-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crimson Cliffs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snow Canyon High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Hills Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~909 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desert Hills Middle
How many students attend Desert Hills Middle?
Desert Hills Middle has 909 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint George, UT. CCD year-over-year: 895 (2022-23) → 875 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Hills Middle is 23.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert Hills Middle?
13.3% of students at Desert Hills Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Hills Middle?
The largest demographic group at Desert Hills Middle is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Saint George, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Hills Middle?
Desert Hills Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Desert Hills Middle rank among schools in Saint George?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Hills Middle ranks #3 of 5 schools in Saint George, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint George on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington District?
Besides Desert Hills Middle, Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students), Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students), and Crimson Cliffs High (1,401 students). See the Washington District district page for the complete list.