Crimson Cliffs Middle

Crimson Cliffs Middle is a 933-student school serving grades 8–9 in Washington, Utah, where enrollment reflects relatively lower economic need than nearby schools and the school is part of Washington District.

Academically, Crimson Cliffs is the clear standout among the nearby comparison schools. In 2025–2026, its average proficiency across six reported subject-grade tests was approximately 77.7%, compared with about 59.8% at Desert Hills Middle, 48.1% at Dixie Middle, and 41.0% at Pine View Middle. Crimson Cliffs ranked first in all six categories, including eighth-grade math at 81.7% and ninth-grade math at 77.0%. Science was also especially strong, at 80.0% in eighth grade and 80.3% in ninth grade. English language arts results were slightly lower than math and science but still strong, at 73.9% and 73.3% for eighth and ninth grade.

Attendance is the school’s main area for improvement. Chronic absenteeism was 17.3% in 2024–2025—better than Utah’s 23.8% rate and well below Dixie and Pine View, both at 24.8%, but higher than the district’s 15.4% and Desert Hills’ 13.4%. The rate has improved considerably from 26.8% in 2021–2022. The student-teacher ratio was 23.8:1, similar to Desert Hills and better than Dixie. Families should also consider that Crimson Cliffs has a lower free- or reduced-price lunch rate than its comparison schools, providing important context when comparing achievement results. Overall, the school combines exceptional academic performance with improving attendance, while its gradual decline in eighth-grade math proficiency is worth monitoring.