The top reported proficiency rate is 54% in Math. The lowest is 46% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Oquirrh Hills Middle
Oquirrh Hills Middle serves grades seven through nine in Riverton, a fast-growing suburban city in the southwestern Salt Lake Valley. The school is part of Jordan School District, which has been adding students and schools as communities like Riverton expand. A large share of Riverton households have children, and the city has a strong family-oriented character. The school’s enrollment is large for a middle school serving three grade levels.
The student body is predominantly white, with a smaller Hispanic population and very small shares of other racial and ethnic groups. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is low relative to many public schools. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the materials reviewed.
On state assessments, Oquirrh Hills Middle’s overall proficiency across tested subjects sits above the midpoint among schools in Salt Lake County. In math, more than half of students scored proficient or above on the RISE assessment. In English language arts, the proficiency rate was lower, with less than half of students reaching that benchmark. Science results were similar to English language arts. The proficiency gap between math and English language arts is one a parent may want to discuss with the school to understand what supports are available. Because the state changed cut scores for English language arts in a recent year, direct year-over-year comparisons in that subject are not straightforward, so trend data was not available for this analysis.
No information was available about the school’s course offerings, advanced programs, career and technical education pathways, or dual-credit opportunities. Families looking for a middle school with strong academic acceleration or early high school credit options may want to ask the school directly about its elective and honors curricula. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report.
Discipline data, chronic absenteeism rates, staffing ratios, and teacher qualifications were also absent from the materials reviewed. These are important factors for understanding school climate and student support, and a parent should inquire about them.
Riverton is a car-dependent suburb with strip commercial development and single-family subdivisions. Major arterial roads run through the city, and public transit is limited to a single hourly bus route that began in 2025. There is no traditional downtown; commercial and civic activity is clustered around a large mixed-use development and the Old Dome Meeting Hall. Housing values are above the national median, and rents are similarly elevated, reflecting the area’s desirability and growth. The city has transformed from a farming town in a relatively short span, and development continues, including a hospital campus designed to expand as the southwest valley grows. School boundaries do not align with city limits, so some Riverton students attend schools in neighboring cities.
Jordan School District was once the largest in Utah until a split created Canyons School District. Since then, growth in Riverton and nearby areas has driven new school construction and boundary changes. These adjustments can affect which school a child attends, so families moving into the area should verify their specific attendance zone. The district employs a large number of teachers and support staff, and its total student population has continued to climb.
Oquirrh Hills Middle offers a suburban middle school experience in a growing, family-centered community. Its math proficiency is a relative strength, while English language arts and science results are more moderate. The school’s demographics reflect the surrounding area, with a low share of students from low-income households. A parent will likely want to gather additional information about academic programs, student support services, and school climate before making a decision.
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