Butler Middle School serves 914 students in grades 6-8.
Butler Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 914 students
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- 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
School Overview
Butler Middle School's student population of 914 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
914 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Butler Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Butler Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#59 out of 975 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
43%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
13%
18%

Black
1%
1%

White
76%
73%

Hawaiian
1%
2%

Two or more races
8%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
25%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #59 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
914 students attend Butler Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Butler Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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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