Serving 252 students in grades 6-8, Gunnison Valley 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 31% (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 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gunnison Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gunnison Valley Middle School's student population of 252 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gunnison Valley 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 Gunnison Valley Middle School is 0.34, 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
#681 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
80%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gunnison Valley Middle School's ranking?
Gunnison Valley Middle School is ranked #681 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% 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 Gunnison Valley Middle School?
252 students attend Gunnison Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Gunnison Valley Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gunnison Valley Middle School?
Gunnison Valley Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Gunnison Valley Middle School offer ?
Gunnison Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gunnison Valley Middle School part of?
Gunnison Valley Middle School is part of South Sanpete School District.
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