Hillcrest Jr High

hjhweb.murrayschools.org/

696 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Hillcrest Junior High School, located in Murray, Utah, serves as a key educational institution within the Murray City School District. Catering to students in grades 7 through 9, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The campus is designed to support the unique needs of early adolescents, offering a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hillcrest Junior High emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive community culture that promotes character development, collaboration, and civic responsibility. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the faculty and staff work closely with families to ensure each student receives the guidance and resources necessary to thrive during their formative middle school years.

696

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest Jr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	220
Black	37
Asian	10
Two or More	30
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	8

White
385 (55.3%)
Hispanic
220 (31.6%)
Black
37 (5.3%)
Two or More
30 (4.3%)
Asian
10 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.1%)
American Indian
6 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Murray District
Phone:	(801)264-7442
Website:	http://hjhweb.murrayschools.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 215

Grade 8 232

Grade 9 249