The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in Science. The lowest is 35% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Hurricane Middle
Hurricane Middle serves grades eight and nine in the Washington District, a fast-growing area that has added a substantial share of students in a short span, driving school construction and boundary adjustments across the county. The school is a mid-sized campus for its grade band, serving a student body that is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population making up the largest minority group. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Academically, the school posts a proficiency index that sits above the midpoint among the seven districts in Washington County, giving it a middle-of-the-pack position. State test results show science as a relative strength, with a share of students meeting proficiency that outpaces the school’s own performance in math and English language arts. Math proficiency is softer, below half, and ELA proficiency sits just above that mark. A parent considering the school may want to discuss with the administration how the school supports students who arrive below grade level in math, as the numbers there are the weakest point in the assessment picture. The school’s grade band covers only the testing years that the state administers, so there is no graduation rate to report.
Hurricane itself has grown rapidly, more than five-fold over recent census counts, and feels like a place in transition. What was a small farming community with peach and pecan orchards is now a distribution-center hub and a gateway town for Zion National Park. Major employers in town include large distribution facilities, and tourism supports hospitality and recreation jobs. The housing market reflects the broader regional demand, with home values and rents that make this an area where a parent should check current affordability against income. The city is auto-oriented, with a spread-out layout and sparse street life outside the State Street corridor, though a recreational trail runs along the historic Hurricane Canal.
The district’s enrollment growth is not a temporary blip but a sustained force that shapes every family’s experience. It means new schools are being built, attendance boundaries shift, and class sizes and staffing are in flux. For a family moving into Hurricane, that growth context matters: the school you enroll in this year may have a different feel or a different student population in two years as boundaries adjust. The district’s Wikipedia entry, publicly reported, notes this enrollment rise as a key fact of the current era.
The school offers no magnet or charter status, and no program offerings were reported in the data available. The Title I status was not provided, so it is not clear whether the school receives federal funding for low-income students beyond what the free-lunch share suggests. Discipline data, staffing ratios, and course access figures were also absent, so a parent should ask the school directly about class sizes, elective offerings, and school climate. The school website can fill many of these gaps.
For a family that values a no-frills, mid-sized middle school in a growing but still small-town setting, with a student body that is largely white and economically mixed, Hurricane Middle fits that description. The growth story of the district and the city means that the school will likely see continued change in enrollment and resources. The academic picture is one where science is a clear bright spot, while math and reading proficiency are more ordinary, placing the school in the middle of the county pack. A parent focused on strong math outcomes may want to investigate further. A parent looking for a stable, middle-of-the-road option in a rapidly growing community will find that this school reflects the area it serves.
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