Clayton Middle is a public middle school in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving 634 students in grades 7-8. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming the Salt Lake District and state averages on RISE assessments across all grade levels and subjects.
Clayton Middle's academic excellence is evident in its strong proficiency rates, with 57% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in RISE English Language Arts, compared to 42.5% in the Salt Lake District and 42.4% statewide. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners, ranking among the top middle schools in Utah for these populations.
While Clayton Middle outperforms many of its peers, the Salt Lake City area is home to several other high-performing middle schools, such as Hillside Middle and Wasatch Junior High. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 24.13% to 27.95% over the past three years, suggests a more socioeconomically diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, which may contribute to its ability to support the academic achievement of students from various backgrounds.
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.
Salt Lake District
Yes. Clayton Middle ranks in the top 6.7% of Utah middle schools.
Students who attend Clayton Middle usually go on to attend Innovations High School