Enrollment
780
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hurricane, UT
Hurricane Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hurricane Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490114000702
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hurricane Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Hurricane · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hurricane Middle has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hurricane Middle ranks #3 of 5 schools in Hurricane, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114000702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hurricane Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hurricane Middle
Hurricane Middle is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hurricane, Utah, enrolling 780 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.3% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 780 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 323 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #128.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students) and Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students) alongside Hurricane Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hurricane Middle compares
Hurricane Middle on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 6% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
780
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Utah - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$8,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Hurricane Middle is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington District, which includes Hurricane Middle.
$8,179
Per student
-16%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 43.3%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hurricane 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crimson Cliffs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snow Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hurricane Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~780 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hurricane Middle
How many students attend Hurricane Middle?
Hurricane Middle has 780 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hurricane, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurricane Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurricane Middle is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hurricane Middle?
26.3% of students at Hurricane Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hurricane Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hurricane Middle is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Hurricane, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hurricane Middle?
Hurricane Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hurricane Middle rank among schools in Hurricane?
By Resource Investment Index, Hurricane Middle ranks #3 of 5 schools in Hurricane, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hurricane on the city page.
Is Hurricane Middle a good school?
Hurricane Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Washington District?
Besides Hurricane 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.
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