The top reported proficiency rate is 70% in Science. The lowest is 53% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Ecker Hill Middle
Ecker Hill Middle serves sixth and seventh graders in Park City, Utah, a mountain resort town shaped by tourism, skiing, and a permanent population that swells with visitors. The school is part of Park City School District and sits in a residential area away from the historic Main Street corridor. A major district reconfiguration took effect at the close of the 2024-2025 school year: Treasure Mountain Junior High was demolished, eighth graders moved to Ecker Hill (now grades six through eight), and ninth graders shifted to Park City High School. That change permanently altered the secondary feeder pattern for families here.
The student body is predominantly white, with Hispanic students making up roughly one-fifth of enrollment and small shares of Asian, Black, and multiracial students present. About one in five students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report.
On state assessments, Ecker Hill's results sit above the midpoint among districts within Summit County. In math, a little over half of students scored proficient or above. In English language arts, that figure rises to nearly two-thirds. Science performance is stronger, with more than two-thirds of students reaching proficiency. These are solid marks that point to a school performing on the stronger side when measured against its county peers. The data covers the most recent year available for each subject, with a note that Utah changed cut scores for ELA during this period, which means comparisons across years may not be straightforward.
Housing in the area commands very high prices and rents, well above state and national medians. Rent consumes a large share of typical household income, and buying a home requires a substantial monthly mortgage. That economic profile is consistent with a resort community where demand from second-home buyers and vacation rentals keeps the market tight.
In terms of environment, Ecker Hill is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. It is not a Title I school as far as the data indicates. Discipline, course access, and staffing data were not available. The school serves only middle grades, so families coming from elementary will find a focused pre-high school setting. Those sending children here should be aware that the district experienced environmental compliance issues during the Treasure Mountain demolition, including an EPA agreement breach involving contaminated soil and a Utah Department of Environmental Quality notice about improper water discharge and asbestos handling. These were site-specific to the demolition and required remediation during the school year.
Overall, Ecker Hill Middle presents itself as a middle school with above-county-average proficiency, operating in a high-cost resort community undergoing a significant grade reconfiguration and a campus closure. Families moving into the area should consider the district's secondary pathway--Ecker Hill for sixth through eighth, then Park City High School--and weigh the housing market realities against the academic standing. The available data gives a positive read on student performance but leaves gaps on discipline, attendance, and staffing that a parent may want to explore directly with the school.
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