Hillside Middle

hillside.slcschools.org/

485 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Hillside Middle School, located in the Sugar House area of Salt Lake City, is a well-regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Salt Lake City School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that balances rigorous core curriculum with a variety of elective opportunities, including arts, music, and technology programs. The school prides itself on promoting a culture of inclusivity and academic excellence, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to high school and beyond.

Situated at 1825 S Nevada Street, the campus serves as a central hub for the surrounding community. Hillside emphasizes the importance of social-emotional growth alongside traditional academics, often utilizing extracurricular clubs and athletic teams to help students build character and leadership skills. With its commitment to student-centered learning and strong community involvement, Hillside Middle School remains a focal point for families in the Salt Lake City area looking for a comprehensive middle school experience.

485

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillside Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	86
Black	18
Asian	16
Two or More	34
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	5

White
318 (65.7%)
Hispanic
86 (17.8%)
Two or More
34 (7.0%)
Black
18 (3.7%)
Asian
16 (3.3%)
American Indian
7 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.0%)

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:	Salt Lake District
Phone:	(801)481-4828
Website:	http://hillside.slcschools.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 7 226

Grade 8 259