- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sandy, UT
Midvale Middle
Federal NCES profile for Midvale Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490014200311
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midvale Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- small classes for Utah
- 93.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Midvale Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midvale Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Sandy, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Midvale Middle held near 887 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.9 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 490014200311 · Sandy, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
802 enr · 17.1:1 · 93.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Midvale Middle held near 887 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.9 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Midvale 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 802
Midvale Middle
802 students
What this shows Midvale Middle reports 802 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midvale Middle compares
Midvale 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.3% | ▲ 233% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 802 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
802
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 233% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in Utah - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.6%
White 32.4%
Asian 4.4%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Midvale Middle is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midvale Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midvale 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 (~802 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midvale Middle
How many students attend Midvale Middle?
Midvale Middle has 802 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sandy, UT. CCD year-over-year: 907 (2022-23) → 887 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midvale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Midvale Middle is 17.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midvale Middle?
93.3% of students at Midvale Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midvale Middle?
The largest demographic group at Midvale Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment, in Sandy, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midvale Middle?
Midvale Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Midvale Middle rank among middle schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Midvale Middle ranks #2 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 Midvale 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.