Serving 674 students in grades 6-7, Willow Valley Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 58% (which was higher than the Utah state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 49% (which was higher than the Utah state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
674 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)58%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)11%
17%
Black
(15-16)n/a
1%
White
(15-16)86%
75%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% UT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% UT state average).
How many students attend Willow Valley Middle School?
674 students attend Willow Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Willow Valley Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Valley Middle School?
Willow Valley Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Willow Valley Middle School offer ?
Willow Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Willow Valley Middle School part of?
Willow Valley Middle School is part of Cache School District.
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