Midvale School

Summary:

Midvale School is an elementary school located in Midvale, Utah, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 722 students. The school is part of the Canyons District, which is ranked 27th out of 98 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively high spending per student at $9,736, Midvale School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Utah, ranking between 517 and 556 out of 561 schools in the state over the past several years. The school's performance on the RISE assessments is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 14.6% of 3rd graders, 13.9% of 4th graders, and 15.6% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 46.7%, 44%, and 48.3%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly concerning for its Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low socioeconomic status student subgroups.

When comparing Midvale School to other nearby schools in the Canyons District, such as East Midvale School, Sandy School, and Midvalley School, it is clear that Midvale School is an outlier in terms of academic performance. These nearby schools, while still facing challenges, generally outperform Midvale School on the RISE assessments and have higher statewide rankings. However, the data suggests that there are opportunities for Midvale School to improve and better serve its students by closely examining the factors contributing to the school's low performance and implementing evidence-based strategies.

Detail:

Public K-5

7830 Chapel Street
Midvale, UT 84047

(801) 826-8725

District: Canyons District

SchoolDigger Rank:
556^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,736

Students who attend Midvale School usually attend:

Middle:	Midvale Middle
High:	Hillcrest High

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 651

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.5%

White:

27.0%

Pacific Islander:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Midvale School ranks worse than 99.1% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks last among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Canyons District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.3. (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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.5%), White (27%), Pacific Islander (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midvale School is 17.9, which is the 4^th best among 26 elementary schools in the Canyons District. (See more...)

Compare Midvale School employs 36.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midvale School is $9,736, which is the 6^th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Canyons District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Midvale School:

SchoolDigger ranks Midvale School 556^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Midvale School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

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 School

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Rank History for all students at Midvale School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2011	16.51	515^th	563	8.5%
2012	15.11	530^th	579	8.5%
2013	7.37	560^th	576	2.8%
2014	9.76	472^nd	509	7.3%
2015	3.70	528^th	537	1.7%
2016	6.25	517^th	533	3.0%
2017	5.38	514^th	526	2.3%
2018	2.34	526^th	528	0.4%
2019	7.62	550^th	572	3.8%
2021	6.72	529^th	559	5.4%
2022	6.03	531^st	551	3.6%
2023	9.95	517^th	561	7.8%
2024	3.30	556^th	561	0.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Midvale School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	13.69	26^th	26	0.0%
2023	23.91	21^st	25	16.0%
2024	28.68	19^th	23	17.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Midvale School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	23.60	95^th	111	14.4%
2023	41.47	79^th	132	40.2%
2024	8.57	161^st	162	0.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Midvale School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	17.70	42^nd	44	4.5%
2023	24.11	34^th	45	24.4%
2024	13.12	48^th	49	2.0%

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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

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, June 6, 2017

I love the Spanish Dual Immersion program of this school. My son has been our professional translator and he is just finishing 2nd grade! The staff is absolutely amazing. Kids have such potential. Plus they have a brand new building, which is totally luxurious and logistically wise well set up for the children and their learning abilities. The school offers a lot of items in support of learning, other schools do not have these options. Love this school and their administration staff, those ladies are amazing at each single welcoming of your presence. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Midvale School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	95	6	8	445	11	n/a	n/a	113	678
2011	160	8	3	542	16	4	0	0	733
2012	160	9	1	444	99	10	11	0	734
2013	212	16	4	520	29	22	24	0	827
2014	205	14	7	455	11	12	23	0	727
2015	224	12	5	471	11	13	24	0	760
2016	179	6	6	499	7	10	30	0	737
2017	216	13	3	481	16	13	29	0	771
2018	216	16	3	492	11	13	31	0	782
2019	226	33	0	479	10	18	24	0	790
2020	197	32	3	444	7	20	27	0	730
2021	204	25	4	412	5	27	31	0	708
2022	187	20	5	405	13	27	31	0	688
2023	202	24	8	404	13	36	35	0	722
2024	176	17	5	394	10	25	24	0	651

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Midvale School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	678	36.4	18.6	119.5
2011	733	30.1	24.2	91
2012	734	41.4	17.7	99.6
2013	827	38.3	21.5	99.6
2014	727	40.3	18.0	85.6
2015	760	n/a	n/a	93.2
2016	737	n/a	n/a	82.1
2017	771	40.3	19.0	73.9
2018	782	n/a	n/a	80.9
2019	790	40.0	19.7	99.6
2020	730	39.7	18.3	99.6
2021	708	n/a	n/a	99.6
2022	688	39.8	17.2	99.1
2023	722	35.6	20.2	99
2024	651	36.3	17.9	73

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	678	36.4	18.6	119.5
2011	733	30.1	24.2	91
2012	734	41.4	17.7	99.6
2013	827	38.3	21.5	99.6
2014	727	40.3	18.0	85.6
2015	760	n/a	n/a	93.2
2016	737	n/a	n/a	82.1
2017	771	40.3	19.0	73.9
2018	782	n/a	n/a	80.9
2019	790	40.0	19.7	99.6
2020	730	39.7	18.3	99.6
2021	708	n/a	n/a	99.6
2022	688	39.8	17.2	99.1
2023	722	35.6	20.2	99
2024	651	36.3	17.9	73

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 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,421 (14.6%)	$8,315 (85.4%)	$9,736

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Midvale School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 550^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 517^th of 561 Elementary schools	4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Midvale School)	18.6	23	4.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)	55.6	53.4	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Midvale School)	31.7	23.8	7.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	59	57	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Midvale School)	20.8	10.7	10.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)	58.3	51.6	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Midvale School)	22.1	13.1	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	61.2	58.5	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Midvale School)	9.9	16.2	6.3%
4th Grade Science (Canyons District)	58.9	54.5	4.4%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Midvale School)	29.3	37.3	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)	61.9	61.3	0.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Midvale School)	23.3	31.5	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	62.2	59.2	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Midvale School)	27.6	31.9	4.3%
5th Grade Science (Canyons District)	63	60.9	2.1%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	790	722	8.6%
African American	33	24	27.3%
American Indian	10	13	30%
Asian	0	8
Hispanic	479	404	15.7%
Pacific Islander	18	36	100%
White	226	202	10.6%
Two or More Races	24	35	45.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.6%	99%	0.6%

Schools Near Midvale School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Midvale School	Public	K-5	7830 Chapel Street	Midvale	84047	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 826-8725	651	36	17.9	73.0%	176 (27.0%)	17 (2.6%)	394 (60.5%)	5 (0.8%)	10 (1.5%)	25 (3.8%)	24 (3.7%)	3.3	556^th of 561 public elementary schools	0.9%		10	517^th of 561 public elementary schools	7.8%	39	14.6	13.9	15.6		22.2	16.9			16.7	11.7		$9,736	$1,421	$8,315
Copperview School	Public	K-5	8449 S 150 W	Midvale	84047	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 826-8125	347	23	15.0	74.4%	93 (26.8%)	11 (3.2%)	215 (62.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	9 (2.6%)	16 (4.6%)	4.1	548^th of 561 public elementary schools	2.3%		1.3	560^th of 561 public elementary schools	0.2%	12	18.4		21.2		20.0	6.0	18.2		5.7	20.8		$11,268	$1,940	$9,328
Midvalley School	Public	K-5	217 E 7800 S	Midvale	84047	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 826-8800	647	29	22.5	50.9%	303 (46.8%)	21 (3.2%)	257 (39.7%)	15 (2.3%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	45 (7.0%)	31.2	399^th of 561 public elementary schools	28.9%		44.2	318^th of 561 public elementary schools	43.3%	81	35.0	25.3	40.4		40.8	27.7	44.6		35.1	55.3		$10,378	$756	$9,622
East Midvale School	Public	K-5	6990 S 300 E	Midvale	84047	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 826-8350	543	29	18.7	69.8%	181 (33.3%)	45 (8.3%)	229 (42.2%)	26 (4.8%)	8 (1.5%)	27 (5.0%)	27 (5.0%)	10.8	507^th of 561 public elementary schools	9.6%		12.5	497^th of 561 public elementary schools	11.4%	10	22.0	20.3	22.4		21.7	37.7	26.2		21.3	29.8		$9,632	$1,500	$8,132
Sandy School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8725 S 280 E	Sandy	84070	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(801) 826-9325	507	27	19.1	60.0%	233 (46.0%)	10 (2.0%)	216 (42.6%)	9 (1.8%)	4 (0.8%)	7 (1.4%)	28 (5.5%)	9.4	519^th of 561 public elementary schools	7.5%		21.7	440^th of 561 public elementary schools	21.6%	79	10.4	23.3	28.8		11.5	32.6	21.9		29.0	27.1		$9,064	$1,345	$7,718
Riverside School	Public	K-6	8737 S 1220 W	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 565-7484	651	34	18.8	40.1%	345 (53.0%)	21 (3.2%)	220 (33.8%)	9 (1.4%)	10 (1.5%)	14 (2.2%)	32 (4.9%)	38.1	362^nd of 561 public elementary schools	35.5%		39.2	347^th of 561 public elementary schools	38.1%	15	43.9	43.5	33.4	51.6	35.7	38.9	31.9	31.5	53.9	37.3	53.8	$9,272	$1,192	$8,080
Rocky Peak Virtual School	Public, Virtual	K-6	7905 South Redwood Road	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	Yes	No	(801) 567-8480	232	15	15.4	23.7%	144 (62.1%)	9 (3.9%)	47 (20.3%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	14 (6.0%)	14 (6.0%)								(n/a)
Heartland School	Public	K-6	1451 W 7000 S	West Jordan	84084	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 565-7533	439	31	14.1	63.6%	196 (44.6%)	7 (1.6%)	195 (44.4%)	6 (1.4%)	6 (1.4%)	17 (3.9%)	12 (2.7%)	9.8	514^th of 561 public elementary schools	8.4%		12.4	498^th of 561 public elementary schools	11.2%	16	35.2	25.4	25.6	13.6	28.2	22.4	14.0	16.7	31.0	14.0	31.2	$10,535	$1,960	$8,574
East Sandy School	Public	K-5	8295 S 865 E	Sandy	84094	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-8425	373	19	20.1	32.4%	253 (67.8%)	8 (2.1%)	80 (21.4%)	5 (1.3%)	5 (1.3%)	6 (1.6%)	16 (4.3%)	25.8	427^th of 561 public elementary schools	23.9%		50	282^nd of 561 public elementary schools	49.7%	145	39.7	34.3	31.7		36.2	36.8	30.5		40.0	39.3		$8,367	$375	$7,992
Grant School	Public, Magnet	K-6	662 W 6140 S	Murray	84123	Salt Lake County	Murray District	No	Yes	No	No	(801) 264-7416	322	15	22.2	28.6%	241 (74.8%)	11 (3.4%)	42 (13.0%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.5%)	75.4	124^th of 561 public elementary schools	77.9%		67.7	165^th of 561 public elementary schools	70.6%	41	58.4	60.0	62.5	50.0	60.4	60.0	66.7	46.5	64.5	79.2	51.1	$7,960	$440	$7,520

Frequently Asked Questions about Midvale School

What schools do graduates of Midvale School attend?

Students who attend Midvale School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Midvale Middle
High : Hillcrest High

What district is Midvale School in?

Canyons District

What is the racial makeup of Midvale School?

Students at Midvale School are 61% Hispanic, 27% White, 4% Pacific Islander, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Midvale School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 651 students attended Midvale School.

Is Midvale School a good school?

Midvale School ranks in the bottom 0.9% of Utah elementary schools.

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