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Kanab Middle

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Kanab Middle ranks 72 nd of 182 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

72^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 182 Utah Middle Schools

Better than 60% of Utah middle schools

Summary

Kanab Middle School is a public middle school located in Kanab, Utah, serving 150 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Kane District, which is ranked 23 out of 93 school districts in Utah and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kanab Middle School has consistently performed above the state average in RISE assessments for both 7th and 8th grade students in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts. In the 2024-2025 school year, their 7th grade students scored 52.9% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 45.4%, and their 8th grade students scored 59.4% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 40.3%. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.8% to 34.4% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Kanab Middle has increased from 22.42% in 2021-2022 to 35.33% in 2023-2024, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Despite the chronic absenteeism concern, Kanab Middle has maintained a relatively consistent student-teacher ratio, which has fluctuated between 17 and 21.5 students per teacher over the past few years, generally in line with the state average. Additionally, the school has spent $12,194 per student in the 2018-2019 school year, which is higher than the state average, suggesting a commitment to providing quality educational resources and programs for its students.

160

Students ?

18.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,194

Per pupil spending ?

34.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

690 S Cowboy Way
Kanab, UT 84741

(435) 644-5809

District: Kane District

Students who attend Kanab Middle usually attend:

High:

Kanab High

Feeder schools for Kanab Middle:

Elementary:

Kanab School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.4%

Hispanic:

8.8%

Asian:

0.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 70th percentile in 2015 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Utah median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (33% vs 24% Utah)

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg49%

Utah avg46%

72^nd of 182

Utah public middle schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From top 30% (2015) to top 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

23^rd of 93Kane District among Utah districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	61.2	72 of 182	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.3	37 of 210	82.4%	★★★★☆
2023	55.9	89 of 216	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.2	68 of 209	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.5	51 of 213	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	62.7	76 of 222	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	84.6	14 of 172	91.9%	★★★★★
2017	52.9	105 of 206	49.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.3	87 of 209	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	68.1	63 of 210	70.0%	★★★★☆
2014	58.7	80 of 185	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	62.7	106 of 243	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	59.3	122 of 238	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	65.9	71 of 222	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.3	69 of 201	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.4	68 of 205	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	68.3	50 of 200	75.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	41.5	101 of 159	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	63.3	57 of 183	68.9%	★★★★☆
2023	44.0	105 of 191	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.9	80 of 191	58.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)36th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Utah (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics56%+13 vs state

Science45%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				RISE Mathematics (2025)		RISE Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kanab Middle	Public	7-8	690 S Cowboy Way	Kanab	84741	Kane County	Kane District	No	No	No	No	(435) 644-5809	160	9	18.6	34.4%	143 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.8%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	61.2	72^nd of 182 public middle schools	60.4%		77.3	37^th of 210 public middle schools	82.4%	35	52.9	59.4	41.4	47.7	$12,194	$432	$11,762

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanab Middle

What is the racial makeup of Kanab Middle?

Students at Kanab Middle are 89% White, 9% Hispanic.

What district is Kanab Middle in?

Kane District

Is Kanab Middle a good school?

Kanab Middle ranks 72^nd of 182 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Kanab Middle attend?

Students who attend Kanab Middle usually go on to attend Kanab High

How many students attend Kanab Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 160 students attended Kanab Middle.

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