Serving 913 students in grades 6-8, Butler Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 913 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Butler Middle serves the northwest part of Salt Lake City, covering an area of approximately 8.1 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Butler Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Butler Middle School's student population of 913 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
913 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Butler Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butler Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#66 out of 957 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)72%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.7%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butler Middle School's ranking?
Butler Middle School is ranked #66 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Butler Middle School often compared to?
Butler Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albion Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Butler Middle School?
913 students attend Butler Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Butler Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Butler Middle School?
Butler Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Butler Middle School offer ?
Butler Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Butler Middle School part of?
Butler Middle School is part of Canyons School District.
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