Summary:
The city of Sandy, Utah is home to 6 middle schools that are part of the Canyons School District, which is ranked 34 out of 93 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The data reveals significant differences in academic performance among these middle schools, with Albion Middle and Eastmont Middle standing out as top performers.
Albion Middle is ranked 3rd out of 210 Utah middle schools and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, with consistently high test scores and a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients. Eastmont Middle is ranked 28th and has a 4-star rating, also with strong test scores and a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to the district average. In contrast, Union Middle, Midvale Middle, and Mt. Jordan Middle have lower test scores, often below the district and state averages.
The data also reveals a consistent 23.8% chronic absenteeism rate across all schools, suggesting a district-wide challenge. Additionally, Midvale Middle has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 61.33%, while Albion Middle has the lowest at 11.43%, indicating a potential link between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. These insights provide a comprehensive understanding of the middle school landscape in Sandy, Utah, and can inform decision-making and guide efforts to improve educational outcomes for all students in the district.
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