Hillcrest Jr High vs Lava Ridge Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Utah, United States, 419 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
Lava Ridge Intermediate
Santa Clara · Public middle · Grades 6–7
699 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Jr High Murray, Utah | Lava Ridge Intermediate Santa Clara, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 141 | #80 of 141 |
| National rank | #10646 of 15,369 | #7701 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 696 | 699 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 699 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 46% |
| city | Murray | Santa Clara |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lava Ridge Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 36.0).
- •Lava Ridge Intermediate does better on math proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Lava Ridge Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Lava Ridge Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 46.3%).
- •Lava Ridge Intermediate does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.5).
- •Lava Ridge Intermediate is the larger school with 699 students compared with 696.
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 Lava Ridge Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Lava Ridge Intermediate ranks higher (49.7 vs 36.0 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 Lava Ridge Intermediate?
About 419 km in a straight line, between Murray and Santa Clara in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Jr High: 696. Lava Ridge Intermediate: 699. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Jr High and Lava Ridge Intermediate rank in Utah?
Hillcrest Jr High is 116th of 141 and Lava Ridge Intermediate is 80th of 141 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).