- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sandy, UT
Indian Hills Middle
Federal NCES profile for Indian Hills Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490014200719
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Hills Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Hills Middle has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Hills Middle ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Sandy, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Indian Hills Middle held near 1,124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.1 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 490014200719 · Sandy, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
1,072 enr · 22.8:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Indian Hills Middle held near 1,124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.1 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Indian Hills Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High
2,437 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High
2,435 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
2,421 students
- Alta High
Alta High
2,278 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
1,820 students
- This school
Indian Hills Middle
1,072 students
What this shows Indian Hills Middle reports 1,072 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Hills Middle compares
Indian 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 54% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,072 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,072
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Utah - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 2.2%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Indian Hills Middle is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Hills Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Hills Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,278
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,072 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Hills Middle
How many students attend Indian Hills Middle?
Indian Hills Middle has 1,072 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sandy, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,114 (2022-23) → 1,124 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills Middle is 22.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Hills Middle?
13.0% of students at Indian Hills Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Hills Middle?
The largest demographic group at Indian Hills Middle is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Sandy, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Hills Middle?
Indian Hills Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Indian Hills Middle rank among middle schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Hills Middle ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Sandy, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sandy on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Indian Hills Middle, Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students), Brighton High (2,435 students), and Hillcrest High (2,421 students). See the Canyons District district page for the complete list.