Hillcrest Junior High School

Hillcrest Junior High School with its vibrant green fields sits under a blue sky.

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Hillcrest Junior High has its name in white letters on its brown brick building.

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Hillcrest Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-9

178 E 5300 S, Murray, UT

Murray School District

3.5

3.1

748 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Math Proficiency
24%

Reading Proficiency
31%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

31%

Math Proficiency

24%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 22:1 Teachers 34	Full Time Teachers 34
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%	Female 50%
White 54.4%	Hispanic 31.2%
Black 6.6%	Two or more races 4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.8%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1.4%
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

8/8/2024

I would like to see changes in where the funding goes. They do have fun things where students can buy little treats but I think more of the funding that goes towards that should go towards the arts or STEM activities offered

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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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$277K - $1.3M

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Average Home Value

$585,870

Median Lot Size

9,583 Sq Ft

% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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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 748 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% 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 $585,870. Discover additional schools in the area, like Murray High School, Cottonwood High School, Taylorsville High School, 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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