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#945 of 1,015 schools in UT

East Midvale School

Elementary School · Canyons District · Midvale, UT

A Canyons District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

6990 S 300 E, Midvale, UT 84047

  • Math 22% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 19% proficient (2025)
  • 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.8% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.1% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency20% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$11,268
Chronic Absenteeism51.6%

Students at East Midvale School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency22%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency19%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 21% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
22%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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

69.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where East Midvale School 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$73,120

Median home value

$404,200

Median rent

$1,482/mo

College educated

34.3%

Homeownership

44.6%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Longview SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0K–60.9 mi333Compare →
Midvalley SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6K–51.0 mi647Compare →
Liberty SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9K–61.2 mi235Compare →
Jordan Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3K–121.3 mi83Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Canyons District

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#44 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

East Midvale School is listed in Canyons District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Midvale School

East Midvale School is a public elementary school in Midvale, UT, part of Canyons District, serving approximately 543 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #945 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Midvale School

What grades does East Midvale School serve?

East Midvale School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend East Midvale School?

East Midvale School has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Midvale School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Midvale School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Midvale School rank in UT?

East Midvale School ranks #945 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is East Midvale School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Midvale School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 East Midvale School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Midvale School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is East Midvale School a charter school?

No, East Midvale School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is East Midvale School a Title I school?

No, East Midvale School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Midvale School?

69.8% of students at East Midvale School 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
543
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.6%
Area population (ZIP 84047)
36,573
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
33
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 84047; 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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