- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Jordan, UT
West Hills Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Hills Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490042000428
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hills Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #4 of 9
- schools in West Jordan · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Hills Middle has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hills Middle ranks #4 of 9 schools in West Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
West Hills Middle held near 1,187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.3 → 53.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-60 students YoY 490042000428 · West Jordan, UT Other · MID · TRAD
1,169 enr · 21.6:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
West Hills Middle held near 1,187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.3 → 53.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
West 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
West Hills Middle
1,169 students
What this shows West Hills Middle reports 1,169 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hills Middle compares
West 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 40% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,169 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,169
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 52% in Utah - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, West Hills Middle is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Jordan District reports $9,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herriman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bingham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West 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 (~1,169 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Hills Middle
How many students attend West Hills Middle?
West Hills Middle has 1,169 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Jordan, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,247 (2022-23) → 1,187 (2023-24), nearly flat (-60).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hills Middle is 21.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Hills Middle?
16.8% of students at West Hills Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hills Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Hills Middle is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in West Jordan, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hills Middle?
West 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 West Hills Middle rank among schools in West Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hills Middle ranks #4 of 9 schools in West Jordan, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Jordan on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides West 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.