Midvale Middle

Summary:

Midvale Middle is a public middle school located in Sandy, Utah, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 907 students. The school is part of the Canyons District, which is ranked 27th out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Midvale Middle consistently underperforms compared to the Canyons District and the state of Utah in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Midvale Middle's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were significantly lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's student subgroups, such as English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, consistently rank in the bottom 10-20% of Utah middle schools, indicating significant achievement gaps. Midvale Middle has an extremely high percentage of students (over 98%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

Despite the challenges faced by Midvale Middle, the school's consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger suggests that there is room for significant improvement. The surrounding schools, such as Union Middle, Albion Middle, and Draper Park Middle, have significantly higher academic performance, lower free and reduced lunch rates, and higher school rankings compared to Midvale Middle. By addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population, implementing targeted interventions, and learning from the successes of nearby high-performing schools, Midvale Middle has the potential to enhance its academic outcomes and provide a more equitable education for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

11150 S. 300 E.
Sandy, UT 84070

(801) 826-7300

District: Canyons District

SchoolDigger Rank:
187^th of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,303

Students who attend Midvale Middle usually attend:

High:

Hillcrest High

Feeder schools for Midvale Middle:

Elementary:	Copperview School
	East Midvale School
	Midvale School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 907

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.2%

White:

31.8%

African American:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Midvale Middle ranks worse than 89% of middle schools in Utah. It also ranks last among 7 ranked middle schools in the Canyons District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.35. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midvale Middle is $9,303, which is the 2^nd highest among 7 middle schools in the Canyons District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Midvale Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Midvale Middle 187^th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Midvale Middle in the ranking list.)

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Canyons District:

SchoolDigger ranks Canyons District 27^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Midvale Middle

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Rank History for all students at Midvale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2011	23.39	196^th	222	11.7%
2012	18.17	221^st	238	7.1%
2013	34.82	193^rd	243	20.6%
2014	42.24	118^th	185	36.2%
2015	33.30	153^rd	210	27.1%
2016	23.34	173^rd	209	17.2%
2017	21.28	171^st	206	17.0%
2018	15.56	145^th	172	15.7%
2019	16.59	184^th	222	17.1%
2021	18.01	181^st	213	15.0%
2022	26.58	159^th	209	23.9%
2023	19.92	175^th	216	19.0%
2024	12.35	187^th	210	11.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Midvale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	29.41	37^th	46	19.6%
2023	30.66	38^th	46	17.4%
2024	22.30	51^st	54	5.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Midvale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	14.44	46^th	47	2.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Midvale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	70.05	32^nd	133	75.9%
2023	59.51	50^th	138	63.8%
2024	8.88	138^th	141	2.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Midvale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	20.24	91^st	100	9.0%
2023	21.50	85^th	99	14.1%
2024	9.73	103^rd	106	2.8%

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Rank History for White students at Midvale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	68.42	50^th	191	73.8%
2023	55.43	80^th	191	58.1%
2024	54.79	78^th	183	57.4%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Midvale Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	444	12	51	260	8	n/a	n/a	20	795
2011	397	7	60	245	17	4	3	0	733
2012	393	13	61	281	23	3	24	0	798
2013	376	15	58	299	18	7	36	0	809
2014	368	16	71	348	17	18	38	0	876
2015	334	17	59	351	11	23	41	0	836
2016	280	20	55	346	8	12	32	0	753
2017	309	25	59	388	6	17	34	0	838
2018	349	37	53	412	4	21	38	0	914
2019	379	47	38	445	14	20	39	0	982
2020	326	44	46	457	10	24	37	0	944
2021	345	55	42	429	10	26	44	0	951
2022	325	55	45	436	12	19	45	0	937
2023	288	52	42	455	9	27	34	0	907

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Midvale Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	795	37.4	21.2	69.2
2011	733	38.0	19.2	57
2012	798	39.7	20.0	78.4
2013	809	39.3	20.5	99.6
2014	876	42.6	20.5	63.8
2015	836	n/a	n/a	79.1
2016	753	n/a	n/a	68.7
2017	838	42.6	19.6	68.4
2018	914	n/a	n/a	73.9
2019	982	43.7	22.4	99.7
2020	944	45.7	20.6	99.7
2021	951	n/a	n/a	99.7
2022	937	41.5	22.5	97.9
2023	907	47.9	18.9	98.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Midvale Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	795	37.4	21.2	69.2
2011	733	38.0	19.2	57
2012	798	39.7	20.0	78.4
2013	809	39.3	20.5	99.6
2014	876	42.6	20.5	63.8
2015	836	n/a	n/a	79.1
2016	753	n/a	n/a	68.7
2017	838	42.6	19.6	68.4
2018	914	n/a	n/a	73.9
2019	982	43.7	22.4	99.7
2020	944	45.7	20.6	99.7
2021	951	n/a	n/a	99.7
2022	937	41.5	22.5	97.9
2023	907	47.9	18.9	98.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Midvale Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$618 (6.6%)	$8,685 (93.4%)	$9,303

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Midvale Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 184^th of 222 Middle schools	Ranks 175^th of 216 Middle schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Midvale Middle)	27.8	22.5	5.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)	58.1	52.8	5.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Midvale Middle)	16	19.7	3.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	44.5	35.2	9.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Midvale Middle)	33	31.1	1.9%
6th Grade Science (Canyons District)	66	63	3%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Midvale Middle)	28	28
7th Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)	53.9	51.8	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	44.1	41.4	2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Midvale Middle)	24	34.2	10.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	57.8	54.4	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	45.2	44.9	0.3%
7th Grade Science (Midvale Middle)	29.5	35.9	6.4%
7th Grade Science (Canyons District)	57.3	58	0.7%
7th Grade Science (Utah)	44.5	45.5	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Midvale Middle)	35.6	31.9	3.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)	56.6	55.3	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	43.3	41.8	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Midvale Middle)	33	28	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	57.3	52.3	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	42.7	38.2	4.5%
8th Grade Science (Midvale Middle)	38.7	37.5	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Canyons District)	66.6	63.1	3.5%
8th Grade Science (Utah)	49.2	48.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	982	907	7.6%
African American	47	52	10.6%
American Indian	14	9	35.7%
Asian	38	42	10.5%
Hispanic	445	455	2.2%
Pacific Islander	20	27	35%
White	379	288	24%
Two or More Races	39	34	12.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.7%	98.2%	1.5%

Schools Near Midvale Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)	Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)	RISE English Language Arts (2024)			RISE Mathematics (2024)			RISE Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Midvale Middle	Public	6-8	11150 S. 300 E.	Sandy	84070	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-7300	907	48	18.9	98.2%	288 (31.8%)	52 (5.7%)	455 (50.2%)	42 (4.6%)	9 (1.0%)	27 (3.0%)	34 (3.7%)	12.3	187^th of 210 public middle schools	11.0%		19.9	175^th of 216 public middle schools	19.0%	12				26.6	22.2	27.5	20.1	21.8	26.2	29.2	26.0	33.8	$9,303	$618	$8,685
Indian Hills Middle	Public	6-8	1180 E 11600 S	Sandy	84094	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-7100	1,114	47	23.6	16.4%	896 (80.4%)	9 (0.8%)	127 (11.4%)	24 (2.2%)	4 (0.4%)	10 (0.9%)	44 (3.9%)	81.2	26^th of 210 public middle schools	87.6%		75.9	42^nd of 216 public middle schools	80.6%	16				64.9	55.7	57.1	50.0	51.7	50.2	67.7	64.8	60.7	$7,703	$282	$7,421
Eastmont Middle	Public	6-8	10100 S 1300 E	Sandy	84094	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-7000	594	30	19.5	27.8%	466 (78.5%)	7 (1.2%)	77 (13.0%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.7%)	24 (4.0%)	80.5	28^th of 210 public middle schools	86.7%		77.3	36^th of 216 public middle schools	83.3%	8				59.3	66.4	60.3	36.8	56.1	51.0	65.0	66.5	65.1	$9,306	$854	$8,452
Mt. Jordan Middle	Public	6-8	9351 S. Mountaineer Ln.	Sandy	84070	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-7400	776	39	20.1	44.3%	439 (56.6%)	11 (1.4%)	262 (33.8%)	15 (1.9%)	4 (0.5%)	16 (2.1%)	29 (3.7%)								(n/a)													$9,074	$690	$8,384
Draper Park Middle	Public	6-8	13133 South 1300 East	Draper	84020	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-6900	1,494	62	23.9	14.2%	1,207 (80.8%)	14 (0.9%)	154 (10.3%)	38 (2.5%)	2 (0.1%)	8 (0.5%)	71 (4.8%)	83.5	24^th of 210 public middle schools	88.6%		86.1	21^st of 216 public middle schools	90.3%	3				55.8	54.3	59.4	42.1	66.2	59.0	71.7	62.4	71.6	$7,542	$476	$7,065
South Jordan Middle	Public	7-9	10245 S 2700 W	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 412-2900	1,249	52	23.8	8.5%	1,012 (81.0%)	4 (0.3%)	118 (9.4%)	33 (2.6%)	3 (0.2%)	20 (1.6%)	59 (4.7%)	72.3	52^nd of 210 public middle schools	75.2%		74	46^th of 216 public middle schools	78.7%	6	52.1	42.8	56.4		47.9	46.6		51.2	47.9		56.2	65.1	$7,710	$466	$7,244
Union Middle	Public	6-8	615 E 8000 S	Sandy	84070	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-1500	862	39	21.8	36.8%	562 (65.2%)	9 (1.0%)	199 (23.1%)	14 (1.6%)	6 (0.7%)	14 (1.6%)	58 (6.7%)	49.2	105^th of 210 public middle schools	50.0%		68	62^nd of 216 public middle schools	71.3%	43				45.6	40.7	44.4	32.5	40.2	35.2	53.0	50.6	52.3	$8,877	$488	$8,389
Albion Middle	Public	6-8	2755 E 8890 S	Sandy	84093	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-6700	958	38	24.9	12.7%	827 (86.3%)	8 (0.8%)	61 (6.4%)	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.7%)	46 (4.8%)	95.5	3^rd of 210 public middle schools	98.6%		94	3^rd of 216 public middle schools	98.6%					70.7	78.2	73.1	55.9	76.9	67.1	76.8	77.0	75.9	$8,029	$485	$7,544
Oquirrh Hills Middle	Public	7-9	12949 S 2700 W	Riverton	84065	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 412-2350	1,332	57	23.4	8.6%	1,102 (82.7%)	11 (0.8%)	131 (9.8%)	7 (0.5%)	9 (0.7%)	10 (0.8%)	62 (4.7%)	64.7	66^th of 210 public middle schools	68.6%		51.9	99^th of 216 public middle schools	54.2%	33	50.8	40.5	49.7		44.1	47.4		55.9	47.0		45.5	55.1	$7,893	$421	$7,472
Kelsey Peak Virtual Middle	Public, Virtual	7-8	7905 South Redwood Road	West Jordan	84084	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	Yes	No	(801) 567-8440	120	9	13.8	21.7%	77 (64.2%)	1 (0.8%)	31 (25.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	5 (4.2%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Midvale Middle

What high school do graduates of Midvale Middle attend?

Students who attend Midvale Middle usually go on to attend Hillcrest High

What is the racial makeup of Midvale Middle?

Students at Midvale Middle are 50% Hispanic, 32% White, 6% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander.

What district is Midvale Middle in?

Canyons District

How many students attend Midvale Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 907 students attended Midvale Middle.

Is Midvale Middle a good school?

Midvale Middle ranks in the bottom 11.0% of Utah middle schools.

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