Enrollment
1,261
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverton, UT
Oquirrh Hills Middle
Federal NCES profile for Oquirrh Hills Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490042000720
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oquirrh Hills Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Riverton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 6.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oquirrh Hills Middle has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oquirrh Hills Middle ranks #1 of 4 schools in Riverton, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000720 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oquirrh Hills Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oquirrh Hills Middle
Oquirrh Hills Middle is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Riverton, Utah, enrolling 1,261 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.8% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Utah average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,261 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 138 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students) and Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students) alongside Oquirrh Hills 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 Oquirrh Hills Middle compares
Oquirrh Hills 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 76% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,261 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,261
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in Utah - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$8,709
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Oquirrh Hills Middle is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes Oquirrh Hills Middle.
$8,709
Per student
-11%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 52.3%
Federal 11.5%
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 Oquirrh Hills Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herriman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bingham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oquirrh Hills Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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 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 (~1,261 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oquirrh Hills Middle
How many students attend Oquirrh Hills Middle?
Oquirrh Hills Middle has 1,261 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverton, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oquirrh Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oquirrh Hills Middle is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oquirrh Hills Middle?
6.8% of students at Oquirrh Hills Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oquirrh Hills Middle?
The largest demographic group at Oquirrh Hills Middle is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Riverton, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oquirrh Hills Middle?
Oquirrh Hills Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oquirrh Hills Middle rank among schools in Riverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Oquirrh Hills Middle ranks #1 of 4 schools in Riverton, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riverton on the city page.
Is Oquirrh Hills Middle a good school?
Oquirrh Hills Middle earns 43/100 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 Jordan District?
Besides Oquirrh Hills 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.
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