Serving 911 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 44% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). 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 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 911 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 44% (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 911 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
911 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Union Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Middle School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#360 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
2%
1%
White
62%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Canyons School District
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 #360 out of 957 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
911 students attend Union Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Union Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Middle School?
Union Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
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.
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