Clayton Middle is a public middle school located in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 634 students. The school is part of the Salt Lake District, which is ranked 46 out of 100 in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Clayton Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Utah, ranking 13th out of 216 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in RISE assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, 59.7% of 7th-grade students and 56.6% of 8th-grade students at Clayton Middle were proficient or better in RISE English Language Arts, compared to 37.4% and 39.1% in the Salt Lake District, respectively. Additionally, Clayton Middle ranks among the top schools in the state for Hispanic, White, and English Language Learner (ELL) student subgroups, indicating strong academic achievement across diverse student populations.
While Clayton Middle has a majority White student population (65.46% in 2022-2023), the school also has a significant Hispanic student population (20.5%) and representation from other racial/ethnic groups. This diversity is notable compared to some of the nearby schools, which have more homogeneous student populations. Additionally, Clayton Middle has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (24.13% in 2022-2023), which is lower than the state and district averages, though the school still serves a significant number of students from lower-income families.
Yes. Clayton Middle ranks in the top 6.0% of Utah middle schools.
In the 2022-23 school year, 634 students attended Clayton Middle.
Students at Clayton Middle are 65% White, 21% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.
Students who attend Clayton Middle usually go on to attend Innovations High School
Salt Lake District