Serving 630 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Middle Canyon School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middle Canyon School's student population of 630 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
630 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Middle Canyon School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle Canyon School is 0.46, which is more 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
#633 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
23%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
70%
72%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle Canyon School's ranking?
Middle Canyon School is ranked #633 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Middle Canyon School often compared to?
Middle Canyon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Excelsior Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Middle Canyon School?
630 students attend Middle Canyon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Middle Canyon School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle Canyon School?
Middle Canyon School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Middle Canyon School offer ?
Middle Canyon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Middle Canyon School part of?
Middle Canyon School is part of Tooele School District.
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