Summary:
Midvale, Utah, has four public elementary schools serving kindergarten through fifth grade: Midvale School, Midvalley School, East Midvale School, and Copperview School. Together, they enroll about 2,106 students and are part of Canyons District. The area has significant economic need, with approximately 61% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Families should also know that chronic absenteeism is a major concern at every school, with rates ranging from 29.4% to 42.6%, well above district and state averages.
Midvalley School is the strongest overall performer among the four. It has the highest recent state ranking, the best average proficiency results, and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate. Its 2025–2026 proficiency rates were generally between 34% and 46%, with its strongest result in fifth-grade science. Even so, Midvalley remained below district and state averages in every reported subject and grade. East Midvale School ranks below Midvalley but showed some improvement, especially in fifth-grade mathematics and science. It also has the highest free/reduced-price lunch rate and the highest absenteeism rate, making attendance an important factor for families to consider.
Midvale School and Copperview School have the lowest academic rankings and proficiency levels. Both also report chronic absenteeism above 40%, while Copperview’s fourth-grade science proficiency was below 10%. Copperview has the lowest student-teacher ratio and the highest historical spending per student, but those advantages have not translated into stronger test results. Across the area, fifth grade is often a relative strength, while grades three and four need particular attention. Parents comparing schools may want to look beyond rankings and ask about attendance supports, foundational reading and mathematics instruction, and the practices helping Midvalley achieve stronger results.
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