Serving 805 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Midas Creek School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 805 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midas Creek School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Midas Creek School's student population of 805 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
805 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Midas Creek School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midas Creek School is 0.29, 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
#278 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
84%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
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 Midas Creek School's ranking?
Midas Creek School is ranked #278 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Midas Creek School often compared to?
Midas Creek Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Star Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Midas Creek School?
805 students attend Midas Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Midas Creek School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midas Creek School?
Midas Creek School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Midas Creek School offer ?
Midas Creek School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Midas Creek School part of?
Midas Creek School is part of Jordan School District.
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