South Hills Middle

www.shills.jordan.k12.ut.us

1,181 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

South Hills Middle School, located in Riverton, Utah, is part of the Jordan School District and serves students in the surrounding community. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prioritizes student achievement, character development, and social-emotional growth. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its middle schoolers for the transition to high school and beyond.

The school’s culture is anchored in a dedication to collaborative learning, where educators work closely with families to ensure each student feels connected and challenged. With its focus on technology integration and innovative teaching practices, South Hills Middle provides a well-rounded experience designed to help students discover their interests and reach their full potential. The school remains a central hub for the Riverton community, encouraging parental involvement and strong community ties to enhance the overall educational journey.

1,181

Total Students

51.4

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Hills Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	807
Hispanic	254
Black	20
Asian	12
Two or More	48
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	33

White
807 (68.3%)
Hispanic
254 (21.5%)
Two or More
48 (4.1%)
Pacific Islander
33 (2.8%)
Black
20 (1.7%)
Asian
12 (1.0%)
American Indian
7 (0.6%)

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:	Jordan District
Phone:	(801)412-2400
Website:	http://www.shills.jordan.k12.ut.us
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	1,181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 7 365

Grade 8 434

Grade 9 382