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#477 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 47% in state
Canyon View Middle
Middle School · Iron District · Cedar City, UT
An Iron District middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1865 N MAIN, Cedar City, UT 84721
- Math 44% proficient (2025)
- Reading 47% proficient (2025)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Canyon View Middle score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Canyon View Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,160/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cedar City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,342
Median home value
$345,000
Median rent
$1,076/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Educational AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 4,769 | Compare → |
| Cedar MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 1,149 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Iron District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #7 of 18
- District spending per student
- $8,643NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canyon View Middle is listed in Iron District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canyon View Middle
Canyon View Middle is a public middle school in Cedar City, UT, part of Iron District, serving approximately 974 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #477 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canyon View Middle
What grades does Canyon View Middle serve?
Canyon View Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Canyon View Middle?
Canyon View Middle has an enrollment of approximately 974 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon View Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon View Middle is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canyon View Middle rank in UT?
Canyon View Middle ranks #477 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Canyon View Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Canyon View Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Canyon View Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canyon View Middle has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Canyon View Middle a charter school?
No, Canyon View Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canyon View Middle a Title I school?
No, Canyon View Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canyon View Middle?
42.6% of students at Canyon View 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
- 974
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Iron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (435) 586-2830
- Area population (ZIP 84721)
- 29,635
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 28.3
Official sources & links
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 84721; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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