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Gunnison Valley Middle

Summary:

Gunnison Valley Middle is a public middle school in Gunnison, Utah, serving 252 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the South Sanpete School District, which is ranked 42 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Gunnison Valley Middle's performance, as measured by RISE test scores, is generally below the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranged from 39.4% to 54.1%, compared to the state averages of 42.4% to 47.4%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 24.3% to 37.2%, compared to the state averages of 35.6% to 44.5%. However, the school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students have performed relatively well, ranking 39th out of 138 Utah middle schools in 2022-2023 with a 4-star rating.

When comparing Gunnison Valley Middle to nearby schools, such as Ephraim Middle and North Sevier Middle, the school consistently underperforms on academic measures and has a lower statewide ranking. This suggests that Gunnison Valley Middle may need to focus on addressing the unique needs of its economically disadvantaged student population and identifying areas for improvement in its curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 271 E 600 S
       Gunnison, UT  84634

(435) 528-5337

District: South Sanpete District

SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,411 Help


Students who attend Gunnison Valley Middle usually attend:

High:    Gunnison Valley High
    Manti High

Feeder schools for Gunnison Valley Middle:

Elementary:    Ephraim School
    Gunnison Valley School
    Manti School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  240

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.2%
Hispanic:
16.7%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gunnison Valley Middle ranks worse than 55.2% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.38. (See more...)
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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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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), Hispanic (16.7%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gunnison Valley Middle is 16.3. (See more...)
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Compare Gunnison Valley Middle employs 14.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gunnison Valley Middle is $10,411.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gunnison Valley Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Gunnison Valley Middle 116th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Gunnison Valley Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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South Sanpete District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Sanpete District 42nd of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gunnison Valley Middle

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Rank History for all students at Gunnison Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 68.69 48th 200 76.0%
2009 66.96 61st 205 70.2%
2010 64.05 67th 201 66.7%
2011 66.26 68th 222 69.4%
2012 62.48 105th 238 55.9%
2013 71.02 54th 243 77.8%
2014 53.63 91st 185 50.8%
2015 45.24 119th 210 43.3%
2016 45.69 124th 209 40.7%
2017 38.50 144th 206 30.1%
2018 29.97 126th 172 26.7%
2019 31.15 162nd 222 27.0%
2021 40.38 131st 213 38.5%
2022 43.97 122nd 209 41.6%
2023 49.22 107th 216 50.5%
2024 46.38 116th 210 44.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gunnison Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.92 39th 138 71.7%
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Rank History for White students at Gunnison Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.74 128th 191 33.0%
2023 41.27 115th 191 39.8%
2024 37.79 122nd 183 33.3%
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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.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Gunnison Valley Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 249 0 2 14 1 n/a n/a 0 266
2001 231 0 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 246
2002 221 0 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 235
2003 221 0 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 235
2004 228 0 1 14 2 n/a n/a 0 245
2005 218 0 1 15 3 n/a n/a 0 237
2006 221 0 1 17 3 n/a n/a 0 242
2007 208 0 1 21 5 n/a n/a 0 235
2008 201 0 1 28 3 n/a n/a 0 233
2009 190 0 1 29 3 n/a n/a 0 223
2010 205 0 0 33 1 n/a n/a 8 247
2011 220 0 0 31 0 0 1 0 252
2012 241 0 1 30 2 1 0 0 275
2013 236 0 1 31 1 0 0 0 269
2014 228 1 1 27 2 0 0 0 259
2015 213 3 1 30 4 2 0 0 253
2016 199 4 1 28 5 0 2 0 239
2017 200 5 0 31 9 0 2 0 247
2018 212 5 0 35 6 0 3 0 261
2019 233 3 0 40 5 0 6 0 287
2020 228 2 0 36 6 0 5 0 277
2021 199 1 0 48 3 0 5 0 256
2022 185 1 0 38 2 0 6 0 232
2023 202 1 0 39 3 0 7 0 252
2024 190 1 0 40 1 0 8 0 240

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 Gunnison Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 266 15.8 16.8 50
2001 246 15.3 16.1 46.3
2002 235 14.3 16.4 50.2
2003 235 14.3 16.4 50.2
2004 245 14.8 16.6 57.6
2005 237 14.7 16.1 54
2006 242 18.0 13.4 57.4
2007 235 14.4 16.3 12.3
2008 233 13.5 17.3 55.8
2009 223 3.0 12.1 57.4
2010 247 13.6 18.0 65.7
2011 252 14.4 17.3 56.7
2012 275 16.1 17.0 58.9
2013 269 15.5 17.3 86.6
2014 259 15.6 16.5 58.7
2015 253 n/a n/a 56.9
2016 239 n/a n/a 54
2017 247 15.6 15.7 51.4
2018 261 n/a n/a 51.7
2019 287 14.7 19.4 51.9
2020 277 15.1 18.3 49.5
2021 256 n/a n/a 41.8
2022 232 15.1 15.2 41.8
2023 252 14.9 16.8 45.2
2024 240 14.6 16.3 40.4

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 Gunnison Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 266 15.8 16.8 50
2001 246 15.3 16.1 46.3
2002 235 14.3 16.4 50.2
2003 235 14.3 16.4 50.2
2004 245 14.8 16.6 57.6
2005 237 14.7 16.1 54
2006 242 18.0 13.4 57.4
2007 235 14.4 16.3 12.3
2008 233 13.5 17.3 55.8
2009 223 3.0 12.1 57.4
2010 247 13.6 18.0 65.7
2011 252 14.4 17.3 56.7
2012 275 16.1 17.0 58.9
2013 269 15.5 17.3 86.6
2014 259 15.6 16.5 58.7
2015 253 n/a n/a 56.9
2016 239 n/a n/a 54
2017 247 15.6 15.7 51.4
2018 261 n/a n/a 51.7
2019 287 14.7 19.4 51.9
2020 277 15.1 18.3 49.5
2021 256 n/a n/a 41.8
2022 232 15.1 15.2 41.8
2023 252 14.9 16.8 45.2
2024 240 14.6 16.3 40.4

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 Gunnison Valley Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $778 (7.5%) $9,632 (92.5%) $10,411

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gunnison Valley Middle

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 162nd of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 107th of 216 Middle schools
 23.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gunnison Valley Middle)35.932.6
 3.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Sanpete District)45.844.9
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gunnison Valley Middle)19.822.4
 2.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Sanpete District)28.623.7
 4.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Gunnison Valley Middle)42.452.6
 10.2%
   6th Grade Science (South Sanpete District)5360.4
 7.4%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gunnison Valley Middle)35.443
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Sanpete District)40.240.5
 0.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gunnison Valley Middle)40.540
 0.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Sanpete District)4545.6
 0.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (Gunnison Valley Middle)30.442.3
 11.9%
   7th Grade Science (South Sanpete District)36.646.8
 10.2%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gunnison Valley Middle)26.649.4
 22.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Sanpete District)40.252.2
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gunnison Valley Middle)51.939.5
 12.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Sanpete District)53.531.7
 21.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (Gunnison Valley Middle)49.466.3
 16.9%
   8th Grade Science (South Sanpete District)39.161.1
 22%
   8th Grade Science (Utah)49.248.5
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students287252
 12.2%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian00
Hispanic4039
 2.5%
Pacific Islander00
White233202
 13.3%
Two or More Races67
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.9%45.2%
 6.7%

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Gunnison Valley Middle ranks 116th of 210 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Gunnison Valley Middle usually go on to attend Gunnison Valley High

In the 2023-24 school year, 240 students attended Gunnison Valley Middle.

Students at Gunnison Valley Middle are 79% White, 17% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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