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#654 of 1,015 schools in UT
Cedar Middle
Middle School · Iron District · Cedar City, UT
An Iron District middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2215 WEST ROYAL HUNTE DR, Cedar City, UT 84720
- Math 44% proficient (2025)
- Reading 51% proficient (2025)
- 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedar Middle score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (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
32.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cedar 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
$63,742
Median home value
$357,400
Median rent
$932/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84720; 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 | 1.2 mi | 4,769 | Compare → |
| Canyon View MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 974 | 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
- #11 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
Cedar Middle is listed in Iron District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Middle
Cedar Middle is a public middle school in Cedar City, UT, part of Iron District, serving approximately 1,149 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #654 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Middle
What grades does Cedar Middle serve?
Cedar Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cedar Middle?
Cedar Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,149 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Middle is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Middle rank in UT?
Cedar Middle ranks #654 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Cedar Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Cedar Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Middle has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cedar Middle a charter school?
No, Cedar Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Middle a Title I school?
No, Cedar Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Middle?
32.9% of students at Cedar 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
- 1,149
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Iron County
- Phone
- (435) 586-2810
- Area population (ZIP 84720)
- 24,323
- Area average commute
- 13.7 min
- Area median age
- 29.6
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 84720; 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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