For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,444 students in Salem, UT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Salem, UT are American Preparatory Academy - Salem, Salem Junior High School and Valley View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Salem have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Salem, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
American Preparatory Academy - Salem
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1195 S Elk Ridge Drive
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 465-4434
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 465-4434
Grades: K-10
| 555 students
Rank: #22.
Salem Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
598 North Main
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-6558
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-6558
Grades: 7-9
| 953 students
Rank: #33.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1044 E 340 S
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 609-2795
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 609-2795
Grades: 6-7
| 936 students
Salem, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
161 E 400 North
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-7029
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-7029
Grades: K-12
| 8,702 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Salem, UT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Salem, UT include American Preparatory Academy - Salem, Salem Junior High School and Valley View Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Salem?
3 public middle schools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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