Serving 1,494 students in grades 6-8, Draper Park Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Draper Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Draper Park Middle School's student population of 1,494 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Draper Park Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Draper Park Middle School is 0.33, which is less 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
#52 out of 975 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
81%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Draper Park Middle School's ranking?
Draper Park Middle School is ranked #52 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Draper Park Middle School often compared to?
Draper Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Hills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Draper Park Middle School?
1,494 students attend Draper Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Draper Park Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Draper Park Middle School?
Draper Park Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Draper Park Middle School offer ?
Draper Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Draper Park Middle School part of?
Draper Park Middle School is part of Canyons School District.
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