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Midvale Middle

Middle School · Canyons District · Sandy, UT

A Canyons District middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

11150 S. 300 E., Sandy, UT 84070

  • Math 23% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 26% proficient (2025)
  • 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.9% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.6% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency24% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.3:1
District spending per student$11,268
Chronic Absenteeism1.1%

Students at Midvale Middle score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency23%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency26%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
28%
2025
Math
23%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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

61.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Midvale Middle 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$79,414

Median home value

$429,400

Median rent

$1,578/mo

College educated

35.7%

Homeownership

58.5%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84070; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Union MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.16–81.4 mi897Compare →
Kelsey Peak Virtual MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.77–81.9 mi117Compare →
Jordan Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3K–122.1 mi83Compare →
Mt. Jordan MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.16–82.1 mi749Compare →

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
#38 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

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

About Midvale Middle

Midvale Middle is a public middle school in Sandy, UT, part of Canyons District, serving approximately 887 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #715 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Midvale Middle

What grades does Midvale Middle serve?

Midvale Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Midvale Middle?

Midvale Middle has an enrollment of approximately 887 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Midvale Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Midvale Middle is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Midvale Middle rank in UT?

Midvale Middle ranks #715 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Midvale Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Midvale Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Midvale Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Midvale Middle has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Midvale Middle a charter school?

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

Is Midvale Middle a Title I school?

No, Midvale Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

61.3% of students at Midvale 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
887
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
1.1%
Area population (ZIP 84070)
30,348
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
32.1
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 84070; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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