Middle Schools in Kane District

Kane District has one middle school, Kanab Middle, serving students in Grades 7–8 in the small community of Kanab, Utah. The school enrolls about 160 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 18.6 to 1. It ranks 26th out of 92 schools in the Kane District, placing it at the 72nd percentile with a 4-star rating. For families seeking a small middle-school setting, Kanab Middle is the only local option represented in this dataset.

Academic results at Kanab Middle are mixed but generally competitive. Mathematics is the clearest strength: proficiency was higher than the Utah average in both Grade 7 and Grade 8, and Grade 8 math also exceeded the district result. Grade 8 English language arts was another standout, with 55.4% of students proficient—well above both the district and state. Grade 7 ELA was weaker, at 38.5%, below both comparison groups. Science was the main academic concern, with results below district and state averages in both grades. Families should also note that math and science scores declined from the previous year, especially Grade 8 math, which fell by 12.9 percentage points.

Attendance is an important issue to consider when evaluating Kanab Middle. Chronic absenteeism affected 32.9% of students in 2024–2025, higher than both the district and Utah overall. Because regular attendance supports consistent learning, parents may want to ask how the school identifies and assists students who miss substantial instructional time. Overall, Kanab Middle offers strong results in Grade 8 ELA and mathematics, but its uneven grade-level performance, weaker science outcomes, recent academic declines, and elevated absenteeism indicate areas where continued improvement efforts are needed.