Serving 862 students in grades 6-8, Union Middle School ranks in the top 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 48% (which is higher 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 35% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 862 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union Middle School's student population of 862 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
862 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Middle School is 0.52, 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
#393 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
65%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Middle School's ranking?
Union Middle School is ranked #393 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Union Middle School often compared to?
Union Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midvale Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Union Middle School?
862 students attend Union Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Union Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Middle School?
Union Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Union Middle School offer ?
Union Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Union Middle School part of?
Union Middle School is part of Canyons School District.
School Reviews
2 2/10/2020
This is a very generic school. There isn't anything special about it and it has its flaws. For 2020, the school has a system. The students in a grade are separated between 2 teams based on a country. For 6th grade its Team Brazil and Team Chile. For 7th grade it's Team Kenya and Team Morocco and 8th grade its Team Japan and Team Mongolia. The school uses this team system for challenges and such and a large event around the beginning of the school where the teams have to shout the school chant, the team chant, and scream as loud as they can. I recommend bringing ear muffs when going to this event. It's mostly just school patriotism to convince the students that they are having fun. The school itself is over 50 years old, so most of the stuff is old. The teachers are mostly alright. Some are good and some are awful. The school has an annoying policy where normal backpacks are banned and you have to wear string backpacks due to a shooting that the school refuses to acknowledge and says it's because of teachers tripping over them which is the worst reason of all time. The school now has plans to ban backpacks entirely and force students to put all of their work in a binder which I did for a year and plot twist: it didn't go so well, which will make the school years hell for the students even more. There is a very interesting mental evolution that you can witness in the 6th grade. The students come in as good little two shoes and then leave as edgy teens. The school staff alright although Mr. Hansen was an insufferable asshoole In terms of availability for extracurricular activities, the school has an alright selection. The art teachers know how to do art professionally. The theater classes take place in the school theater which is apparently a rare opportunity although they get pissed when students leave a tiny piece of trash even though the people that rent out the theater trash beyond belief. I didn't really take any classes in music and sports. The afterschool clubs are not what they used to be. There used to be a large variety but as it currently stands, the only clubs that I know of are Chess and Cross Country. It was obvious that the school was going to remove them with the constant advertising of Cross Country when all it is running around the school field, I've seen it first hand. There was debate, basketball, soccer I think, robotics, and some that I probably missed. In conclusion, this school is your generic school with a lot of flaws.
3 1/20/2020
The new policy that they are putting in with just having us carry binders around school with no backpacks which is so freaking STUPID!!!! But I love doing the performing arts programs because they are so fun!! Also come see ONCE ON THIS ISLAND THE MUSICAL, April 22-25! It's going to be so good!
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