Middle Canyon School vs. Excelsior Academy
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 617 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Middle Canyon 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 36% (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 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,397 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Excelsior Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-8
Total Students
617 students
1,397 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
n/a
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#633 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#538 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
84
162
Grade 1 Students
91
152
Grade 2 Students
84
159
Grade 3 Students
91
138
Grade 4 Students
91
141
Grade 5 Students
94
138
Grade 6 Students
82
166
Grade 7 Students
-
182
Grade 8 Students
-
159
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
26%
14%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
64%
80%
% Hawaiian
4%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
