- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sandy, UT
Albion Middle
Federal NCES profile for Albion Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490014200815
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albion Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Utah schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Utah
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Albion Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albion Middle ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Sandy, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Albion Middle held near 945 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 490014200815 · Sandy, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
943 enr · 24.8:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Albion Middle held near 945 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Albion Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High
2,437 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High
2,435 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
2,421 students
- Alta High
Alta High
2,278 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
1,820 students
- This school 943
Albion Middle
943 students
What this shows Albion Middle reports 943 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albion Middle compares
Albion Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 61% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 943 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
943
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Utah - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Albion Middle is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albion Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albion Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,278
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~943 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Albion Middle
How many students attend Albion Middle?
Albion Middle has 943 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sandy, UT. CCD year-over-year: 958 (2022-23) → 945 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albion Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Albion Middle is 24.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albion Middle?
10.9% of students at Albion Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albion Middle?
The largest demographic group at Albion Middle is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Sandy, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albion Middle?
Albion Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albion Middle rank among middle schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Albion Middle ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Sandy, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sandy on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Albion Middle, Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students), Brighton High (2,435 students), and Hillcrest High (2,421 students). See the Canyons District district page for the complete list.