Serving 802 students in grades 6-8, Midvale Middle 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 25% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 802 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Midvale Middle serves the west part of Sandy, UT, covering an area of approximately 5.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Midvale Middle School's student population of 802 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
802 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Midvale Middle 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 Midvale Middle School is 0.63, 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
#789 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)28%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.3%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Midvale Middle School's ranking?
Midvale Middle School is ranked #789 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Midvale Middle School often compared to?
Midvale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Midvale Middle School?
802 students attend Midvale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Midvale Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Midvale Middle School?
Midvale Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Midvale Middle School offer ?
Midvale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Midvale Middle School part of?
Midvale Middle School is part of Canyons School District.
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