- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverton, UT
South Hills Middle
Federal NCES profile for South Hills Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490042000531
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Hills Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Utah schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Riverton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Utah
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Hills Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Hills Middle ranks #2 of 4 schools in Riverton, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
South Hills Middle grew from 1,091 students in 2022-23 to 1,154 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 52.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 490042000531 · Riverton, UT Other · MID · TRAD
1,181 enr · 24.1:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
South Hills Middle grew from 1,091 students in 2022-23 to 1,154 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 52.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
South Hills 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
South Hills Middle
1,181 students
What this shows South Hills Middle reports 1,181 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Hills Middle compares
South Hills Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 59% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,181 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,181
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 76% in Utah - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$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 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, South Hills Middle is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Jordan District reports $9,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Hills 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
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 (~1,181 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Hills Middle
How many students attend South Hills Middle?
South Hills Middle has 1,181 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverton, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,091 (2022-23) → 1,154 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hills Middle is 24.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Hills Middle?
11.5% of students at South Hills Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Hills Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Hills Middle is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Riverton, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Hills Middle?
South Hills Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 South Hills Middle rank among schools in Riverton?
By Resource Investment Index, South Hills Middle ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides South 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.