Middle Canyon School vs. Excelsior Academy
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School Overview
School
Overview
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).
Serving 1,353 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Excelsior Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-8
Total Students
630 students
1,353 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
n/a
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#633 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#538 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
85
162
Grade 1 Students
91
155
Grade 2 Students
89
139
Grade 3 Students
88
140
Grade 4 Students
92
132
Grade 5 Students
85
142
Grade 6 Students
100
163
Grade 7 Students
-
167
Grade 8 Students
-
153
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
23%
13%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
70%
80%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
