Enrollment
348
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant
Federal NCES profile for Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490087000477
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #2 of 9
- middle schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Utah
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant has class sizes smaller than 93% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant ranks #2 of 9 middle schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Salt Lake District · Utah
NCES ID 490087000477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.0%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+111% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant
Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Salt Lake City, Utah, enrolling 348 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.4:1, Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant is leaner than roughly 93% of Utah schools and 37% under the state's 21.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 59.0% of students qualify for free meals, 111% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 348 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 64 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Salt Lake District spends $12,784 per pupil, 31% above the Utah average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Salt Lake City's middle schools, it stands alongside Butler Middle (913 students): Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 22.3:1).
Salt Lake District also operates West High (2,503 students) and Highland High (1,973 students) alongside Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant.
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 Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant compares
Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 37% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 111% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 111% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Utah - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,784
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 54.0%
White 25.9%
African American 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salt Lake District, which includes Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant.
$12,784
Per student
+31%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.3%
State 26.5%
Federal 14.2%
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 Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Salt Lake City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant
How many students attend Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant?
Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant has 348 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant?
The student-teacher ratio at Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant is 13.4:1, which is 37% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 15% lower 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 Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant?
59.0% of students at Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant?
The largest demographic group at Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant is Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant?
Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant rank among middle schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant ranks #2 of 9 middle schools in Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City on the city page.
Is Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant a good school?
Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% 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 Salt Lake District?
Besides Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant, Salt Lake District also operates West High (2,503 students), Highland High (1,973 students), and East High (1,764 students). See the Salt Lake District district page for the complete list.
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