Below Average
#834 of 1,015 schools in UT
Gunnison Valley Middle
Middle School · South Sanpete District · Gunnison, UT
A South Sanpete District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1090 271 E 600 S, Gunnison, UT 84634
- Math 32% proficient (2025)
- Reading 34% proficient (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gunnison Valley Middle score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
40.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Gunnison Valley 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average264/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,181
Median home value
$248,700
Median rent
$1,030/mo
College educated
7.2%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in South Sanpete District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephraim MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 515 | Compare → |
| South Sanpete Education Support CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 12 | 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.
South Sanpete District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,794NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gunnison Valley Middle is listed in South Sanpete District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gunnison Valley Middle
Gunnison Valley Middle is a public middle school in Gunnison, UT, part of South Sanpete District, serving approximately 240 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #834 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gunnison Valley Middle
What grades does Gunnison Valley Middle serve?
Gunnison Valley Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gunnison Valley Middle?
Gunnison Valley Middle has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gunnison Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gunnison Valley Middle is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gunnison Valley Middle rank in UT?
Gunnison Valley Middle ranks #834 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Gunnison Valley Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Gunnison Valley Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Gunnison Valley Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gunnison Valley Middle has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gunnison Valley Middle a charter school?
No, Gunnison Valley Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gunnison Valley Middle a Title I school?
No, Gunnison Valley Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gunnison Valley Middle?
40.4% of students at Gunnison Valley 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
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sanpete County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (435) 528-5337
- Area population (ZIP 84634)
- 3,690
- Area median age
- 34
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 84634; 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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