For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,242 students in 84116, UT.
The top ranked public middle schools in 84116, UT are Salt Lake Center For Science Education, Pacific Heritage Academy and Northwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 84116 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 84116, UT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 84116, UT Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salt Lake Center For Science Education
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Goodwin Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8226
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8226
Gr: 6-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Pacific Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1755 W 1100 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 363-1892
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 363-1892
Gr: K-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1730 W 1700 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8547
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8547
Gr: 7-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 84116, UT?
The top ranked public middle schools in 84116, UT include Salt Lake Center For Science Education, Pacific Heritage Academy and Northwest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 84116?
3 public middle schools are located in 84116.
What is the racial composition of students in 84116?
84116 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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