Summary
Indian Hills Middle is a large grades 6–8 school in Sandy, Utah, serving about 1,072 students in the Canyons District near several other district middle schools. It ranks 46th among 217 Utah middle schools, placing it in the 79th percentile statewide, with a current four-star rating. The school is above the state and district averages in English, math, and science, although its ranking has eased from the 88th percentile in 2023–2024. Its latest results show a modest improvement from the prior year, suggesting that the school remains strong while working to regain its earlier peak.
Science is the clearest academic strength. Across grades 6–8, about 66.4% of students were proficient in science, compared with approximately 52.2% statewide. Grade 8 science was especially impressive at 76.2%, exceeding Eastmont Middle, Union Middle, and Midvale Middle, and coming close to results at Albion Middle and Draper Park Middle. Math is also above state averages, but Butler Middle, Albion, and Draper Park post stronger results in some grades. Grade 6 is the main opportunity for growth, particularly in math and English.
Families may also want to watch attendance and student support. Chronic absenteeism rose from 6.6% in 2023–2024 to 18.2% in 2024–2025—still below Utah’s 23.8%, but a significant change. The school’s low-income student subgroup effectiveness remains strong, while its special education ranking dropped substantially and merits attention. Indian Hills also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 23.4, so class size and individualized support may be important questions for families. Overall, it is a consistently strong school with standout science performance, solid achievement in a large-school setting, and several recent trends worth monitoring.
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