Hillcrest Jr High vs Riverview Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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
Riverview Jr High
Murray · Public middle · Grades 7–9
614 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Jr High Murray, Utah | Riverview Jr High Murray, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 141 | #48 of 141 |
| National rank | #10646 of 15,369 | #5667 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 696 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 25.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 61% |
| city | Murray | Murray |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverview Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 36.0).
- •Riverview Jr High does better on math proficiency (61% vs 32%).
- •Riverview Jr High does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Riverview Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 46.3%).
- •Riverview Jr High does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.5).
- •Hillcrest Jr High is the larger school with 696 students compared with 614.
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 Riverview Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Riverview Jr High ranks higher (59.2 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 Riverview Jr High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Murray and Murray in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Jr High: 696. Riverview Jr High: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Jr High and Riverview Jr High rank in Utah?
Hillcrest Jr High is 116th of 141 and Riverview Jr High is 48th of 141 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).