Summary:
Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School is the only middle school listed in Grand District, serving 221 students in grades 7–8 in Moab, Utah. Because there is only one school, parents cannot compare middle schools within the district; the most useful comparisons are with district and Utah statewide results. The school has a 16.5-to-1 student-teacher ratio, and nearly half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
The school’s strongest results are in 8th-grade English Language Arts and science. ELA proficiency is 48.4%, compared with 45.6% statewide, while science proficiency is 56%, compared with 50.8% statewide. However, 7th-grade performance is weaker, especially in science, where 28.3% of students are proficient versus 47.7% statewide. Mathematics is the clearest concern in both grades: 24.8% of 7th graders and 19.4% of 8th graders are proficient, compared with 46.2% and 39.3% statewide. Overall, parents should expect the greatest need for academic support in math, while 8th-grade science and ELA are notable bright spots.
Attendance is another important consideration. Chronic absenteeism affects 36.4% of students at the school, higher than Utah’s 23.8% rate but slightly lower than the district’s 38%. Frequent absences may make it harder for students to keep up, particularly in mathematics. The school’s ranking has improved over time, rising from the 10th percentile in 2022–2023 to the 29th percentile in 2025–2026, although it remains below the statewide midpoint and has a one-star rating. For families considering the school, the main questions are how it is addressing math achievement and attendance, and whether the successful 8th-grade ELA and science practices are being extended to other grades and subjects.
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