Serving 1,085 students in grades 7-9, Copper Mountain Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,085 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Copper Mountain Middle School's student population of 1,085 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,085 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Copper Mountain Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Copper Mountain Middle School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#744 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
70%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Copper Mountain Middle School's ranking?
Copper Mountain Middle School is ranked #744 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Copper Mountain Middle School often compared to?
Copper Mountain Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Early Light Academy At Daybreak by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Copper Mountain Middle School?
1,085 students attend Copper Mountain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Copper Mountain Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Copper Mountain Middle School?
Copper Mountain Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Copper Mountain Middle School offer ?
Copper Mountain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Copper Mountain Middle School part of?
Copper Mountain Middle School is part of Jordan School District.
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