- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bluffdale, UT
Hidden Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hidden Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490042001541
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hidden Valley Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Bluffdale · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26:1
- large classes for Utah
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hidden Valley Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Valley Middle ranks #1 of 3 schools in Bluffdale, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042001541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Hidden Valley Middle held near 873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 490042001541 · Bluffdale, UT Other · MID · TRAD
935 enr · 26:1 · 10.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Hidden Valley Middle held near 873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Hidden Valley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copper Hills H
Copper Hills High
2,837 students
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High
2,738 students
- Herriman High
Herriman High
2,522 students
- Bingham High
Bingham High
2,461 students
- Riverton High
Riverton High
2,295 students
- This school 935
Hidden Valley Middle
935 students
What this shows Hidden Valley Middle reports 935 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hidden Valley Middle compares
Hidden Valley 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 63% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 935 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
935
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
26:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Utah - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,450
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Hidden Valley Middle is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jordan District reports $9,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hidden Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herriman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bingham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hidden Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,738
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,522
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,461
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Bluffdale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~935 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hidden Valley Middle
How many students attend Hidden Valley Middle?
Hidden Valley Middle has 935 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bluffdale, UT. CCD year-over-year: 868 (2022-23) → 873 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Valley Middle is 26:1, which is 21% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hidden Valley Middle?
10.4% of students at Hidden Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hidden Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hidden Valley Middle is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Bluffdale, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hidden Valley Middle?
Hidden Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Hidden Valley Middle rank among schools in Bluffdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Valley Middle ranks #1 of 3 schools in Bluffdale, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bluffdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides Hidden Valley Middle, Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students), Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students), and Herriman High (2,522 students). See the Jordan District district page for the complete list.