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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 84070


At a glance
9
Schools
5,335
Students
Top rankedUnion Middle110th of 182 Utah middle schools
Biggest riser
Midvale Middle up 21 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Midvale Middle 17.9 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
2★
1★
0★
4 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 84070 zip code area in Utah is home to 8 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Canyons School District. While the district is ranked 34 out of 93 in the state, the schools in this area show significant disparities in academic performance, with some standout schools and others struggling to meet state and district averages.

Crescent School, an elementary school, stands out with relatively strong test scores, with 35-40% of students proficient or better in core subjects, significantly higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, the middle and high schools, such as Jordan High and Union Middle, generally lag behind in academic performance, with lower proficiency rates and higher dropout rates compared to state and district averages.

The data also reveals systemic challenges, such as consistently high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, and a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with schools serving higher-need populations, like Midvale Middle and Sandy School, struggling more. The presence of specialized programs, such as the Canyons Transition Academy, suggests the district's efforts to support students with unique needs, but the overall data highlights the need for more consistent academic performance and support across the 84070 zip code area.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

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