Desert Hills Middle

936 E DESERT HILLS DRIVE
SAINT GEORGE, UT 84790

dhms.washk12.org/

895 Students

Secondary School 8th - 9th

School Overview

Desert Hills Middle School, located in Saint George, Utah, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Washington County School District. Situated at 936 E. Desert Hills Drive, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement for its middle-grade students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, all while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to reach their full potential.

Beyond its academic core, Desert Hills Middle School places a high value on the development of character and school spirit. The institution utilizes its website as a primary hub for communication, providing parents and students with essential resources regarding school policies, upcoming events, and faculty information. With its focus on balancing scholarly achievement with social and emotional well-being, the school acts as a cornerstone of the local community, aiming to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens in a rapidly growing region of Southern Utah.

895

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Hills Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	761
Hispanic	69
Black	9
Asian	16
Two or More	23
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	13

White
761 (85.0 %)
Hispanic
69 (7.7 %)
Two or More
23 (2.6 %)
Asian
16 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
13 (1.5 %)
Black
9 (1.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Secondary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washington District
Phone:	(435)628-0001
Website:	http://dhms.washk12.org/
Grade Range:	8th - 9th
Total Students:	895
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 456

Grade 9 439