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#672 of 1,015 schools in UT

Midvalley School

Elementary School · Canyons District · Midvale, UT

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

217 E 7800 S, Midvale, UT 84047

  • Math 27% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 34% proficient (2025)
  • 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.3% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.6% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.1:1
District spending per student$11,268
Chronic Absenteeism28.6%

Students at Midvalley School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency27%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
27%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (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

50.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Midvalley 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Transit 47Some 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
East Midvale SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8K–51.0 mi543Compare →
Midvale SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.5K–51.0 mi651Compare →
Copperview SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6K–51.1 mi347Compare →
East Sandy SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7K–51.2 mi373Compare →

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
#37 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

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

About Midvalley School

Midvalley School is a public elementary school in Midvale, UT, part of Canyons District, serving approximately 647 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #672 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Midvalley School

What grades does Midvalley School serve?

Midvalley School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Midvalley School?

Midvalley School has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Midvalley School?

The student-teacher ratio at Midvalley School is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Midvalley School rank in UT?

Midvalley School ranks #672 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Midvalley School's MySchoolScout rating?

Midvalley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Midvalley School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Midvalley School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Midvalley School a charter school?

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

Is Midvalley School a Title I school?

No, Midvalley School is not currently a Title I school.

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

50.9% of students at Midvalley 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
647
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.6%
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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