Hillcrest Jr High vs James E. Moss School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Jr High
Murray · Public middle · Grades 7–9
696 students
James E. Moss School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
543 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Jr High Murray, Utah | James E. Moss School Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 141 | #542 of 580 |
| National rank | #10646 of 15,369 | #41709 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 696 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 21% |
| city | Murray | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 25.0).
- •Hillcrest Jr High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Hillcrest Jr High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •James E. Moss School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 46.3%).
- •Hillcrest Jr High does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 25.9).
- •Hillcrest Jr High is the larger school with 696 students compared with 543.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest Jr High better than James E. Moss School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Jr High ranks higher (36.0 vs 25.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hillcrest Jr High and James E. Moss School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Murray and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Jr High: 696. James E. Moss School: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Jr High and James E. Moss School rank in Utah?
Hillcrest Jr High is 116th of 141 and James E. Moss School is 542nd of 580 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).