Hillcrest Jr High vs Sand Ridge Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Utah, United States, 60 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
Sand Ridge Jr High
Roy · Public middle · Grades 7–9
695 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Jr High Murray, Utah | Sand Ridge Jr High Roy, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 141 | #119 of 141 |
| National rank | #10646 of 15,369 | #11240 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 696 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| city | Murray | Roy |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 33.3).
- •Sand Ridge Jr High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Hillcrest Jr High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 29%).
- •Sand Ridge Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 46.3%).
- •Sand Ridge Jr High does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.5).
- •Hillcrest Jr High is the larger school with 696 students compared with 695.
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 Sand Ridge Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Jr High ranks higher (36.0 vs 33.3 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 Sand Ridge Jr High?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Murray and Roy in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Jr High: 696. Sand Ridge Jr High: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Jr High and Sand Ridge Jr High rank in Utah?
Hillcrest Jr High is 116th of 141 and Sand Ridge Jr High is 119th of 141 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).