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#444 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 44% in state
Middle Canyon School
Elementary School · Tooele District · Tooele, UT
A Tooele District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
751 E 1000 N, Tooele, UT 84074
- Math 35% proficient (2025)
- Reading 41% proficient (2025)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Middle Canyon School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 38% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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
32.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Middle Canyon 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 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- City Safety: High1,710/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tooele), 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
$102,313
Median home value
$383,300
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Canyon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Scholar AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 646 | Compare → |
| St Marguerite Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Sterling SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 847 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Tooele District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #6 of 24
- District spending per student
- $8,733NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Middle Canyon School is listed in Tooele District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middle Canyon School
Middle Canyon School is a public elementary school in Tooele, UT, part of Tooele District, serving approximately 593 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #444 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middle Canyon School
What grades does Middle Canyon School serve?
Middle Canyon School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Middle Canyon School?
Middle Canyon School has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle Canyon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle Canyon School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middle Canyon School rank in UT?
Middle Canyon School ranks #444 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Middle Canyon School's MySchoolScout rating?
Middle Canyon School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Middle Canyon School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle Canyon School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Middle Canyon School a charter school?
No, Middle Canyon School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middle Canyon School a Title I school?
No, Middle Canyon School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle Canyon School?
32.5% of students at Middle Canyon 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 593
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Tooele County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (435) 833-1906
- Area population (ZIP 84074)
- 57,470
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 84074; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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