Enrollment
802
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+233% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midvale Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midvale Middle
Midvale Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Sandy, Utah, enrolling 802 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.3% of students qualify for free meals, 233% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 802 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students) and Brighton High (2,435 students) alongside Midvale Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Midvale Middle compares
Midvale Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,509
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canyons District, which includes Midvale Middle.
$10,509
Per student
+7%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 37.3%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~802 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Midvale Middle a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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