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#72 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 7% in state

Albion Middle

Middle School · Canyons District · Sandy, UT

A Canyons District middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2755 E NEWCASTLE DR, Sandy, UT 84093

  • Math 59% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 63% proficient (2025)
  • 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.4% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency61% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.2:1
District spending per student$11,268
Chronic Absenteeism5.4%

Students at Albion Middle score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency59%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency63%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 61% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
66%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
66%
ELA
70%
2025
Math
59%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

11.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Albion Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Salt Lake City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$132,453

Median home value

$643,800

Median rent

$2,090/mo

College educated

53.3%

Homeownership

90.8%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84093; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Butler MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.26–81.9 mi904Compare →
The Waterford SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–121.9 mi944Compare →
Eastmont MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.16–82.6 mi535Compare →
Intermountain Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–123.2 mi284Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Canyons District

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#12 of 45
District spending per student
$11,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Albion Middle is listed in Canyons District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Albion Middle

Albion Middle is a public middle school in Sandy, UT, part of Canyons District, serving approximately 945 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #72 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Albion Middle

What grades does Albion Middle serve?

Albion Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Albion Middle?

Albion Middle has an enrollment of approximately 945 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Albion Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Albion Middle is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Albion Middle rank in UT?

Albion Middle ranks #72 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Albion Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Albion Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Albion Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Albion Middle has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Albion Middle a charter school?

No, Albion Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Albion Middle a Title I school?

No, Albion Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albion Middle?

11.4% of students at Albion Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
945
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.4%
Area population (ZIP 84093)
23,998
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
39.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84093; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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