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.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Canyons District
SchoolDigger Rank:
187th of 210 Utah Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,303
Students who attend Midvale Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Midvale Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 18.9
Number of students: 907
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
50.2%
White:
31.8%
African American:
5.7%
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Asian:
4.6%
Two or more races:
3.7%
Pacific Islander:
3.0%
American Indian:
1.0%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.2%
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