Summary
Gunnison Valley Middle is a public school in Gunnison, Utah, serving 262 students in grades 6–8 as part of the South Sanpete District. The school ranks 105th out of 217 Utah middle schools, around the 52nd percentile, and has a three-star rating. About 45.4% of students qualified for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. Its current ranking is an improvement from the prior year, although the school remains closer to the middle of the statewide group than to the top.
Academically, science is the clearest strength. Average proficiency across grades was 58.4% in science, above Utah’s 52.2% average, while English Language Arts averaged 46.4%, slightly above the state average. Mathematics is the main challenge, averaging 32.2% and falling below the state average in every grade. Results also vary notably by grade: 6th grade performed especially well in science at 74.5%, while 7th grade was weak across ELA, math, and science. Eighth-grade math was another concern, with 28.5% proficiency. The school’s chronic absenteeism rate rose to 26.3% in 2024–25, above both the district and state rates, making attendance an important area for families and school leaders to monitor.
Compared with nearby schools, Ephraim Middle is substantially stronger overall, ranking 60th statewide, with particularly large advantages in 7th- and 8th-grade math. In contrast, North Sevier Middle ranks lower at 138th, and Gunnison Valley generally performs better in science and in 6th- and 7th-grade results, though North Sevier is stronger in 8th-grade ELA and math. Gunnison Valley also has a lower student-teacher ratio than Ephraim, at 18.1 students per teacher versus 20.5. Overall, the school shows encouraging long-term ranking improvement and strong science instruction, while math—especially in grades 7 and 8—persistent 7th-grade weakness, and rising absenteeism remain the most important priorities.
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