Hillcrest Junior High School

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Hillcrest Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-9

178 E 5300 S, Murray, UT

Murray School District

4.1

3.1

696 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Math Proficiency
36%

Reading Proficiency
37%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

36%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 22:1 Teachers 32	Full Time Teachers 32
Teachers in First or Second Year 18.8%

College Prep

Number of AP Courses 1	AP Math Enrollment Very Low
AP Science Enrollment Very Low	Other AP Enrollment Average

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

High

Boys Athletic Participation

Average

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

334:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.3%	Female 49.7%
White 55.3%	Hispanic 31.6%
Black 5.3%	Two or more races 4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.4%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1.1%
Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

IB Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Freshman

2/20/2018

I like that the all the teachers at Hillcrest Junior High School are easy to work with and if you miss class, they will help you catch up. They want you to succeed.

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5.0 parent

3/7/2026

Hillcrest Jr High in Murray has been a great school. The principal does an excellent job creating a positive and well-run school environment, and the teachers truly care about their students and work hard to help them succeed. The staff is supportive, the communication with families is great, and it...

5.0 parent

3/6/2026

I cannot say enough good things about Hillcrest Jr High School in Murray. All five of my children have had a very positive experience at this school. My youngest daughter is currently a student. They have a great faculty and exceptional administrative team. Here are some of my favorite things about...

5.0 parent

3/6/2026

My son has thrived in this school. He’s had a great learning experience and has support from his teachers. I feel informed and involved in his education. He has great friends and lots of opportunities for growth.

1.0 other

2/20/2026

I went to this school and I was incredibly miserable. They do nothing about their bullying problem and I would BEG my mom to let me stay home everyday. I didn't fail because I didn't try, I failed because I never got any support. There's maybe 4 teachers that care about their students, and majority...

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Average Home Value

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Median Lot Size

9,583 Sq Ft

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Average Household Income

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10th to 12th
Public

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9th to 12th
Public

B-

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Utah Salt Lake County Murray 84107

Hillcrest Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-9 in Murray, UT, in the Murray neighborhood, and is served by the Murray School District in Utah. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 696 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Hillcrest Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $587,330. Discover additional schools in the area, like Murray High School, Cottonwood High School, Mount Vernon Academy, and more. Learn more about what Murray has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hillcrest Junior High School.

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