Serving 571 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 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). 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 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Middle Canyon School serves the eastern part of Tooele, UT, encompassing an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middle Canyon School's student population of 571 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
571 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Go Meerkats!
School Rankings
Middle Canyon School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle Canyon School is 0.54, which is more 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
#654 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
30%
21%
Black
2%
1%
White
61%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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 #654 out of 957 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
571 students attend Middle Canyon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Middle Canyon School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle Canyon School?
Middle Canyon School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
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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