Best middle schools in Salt Lake District (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Salt Lake District, Utah. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Utah.
- 169Clayton MiddleSalt Lake City · Public Middle58% Math proficiency · 567 students
- 259Hillside MiddleSalt Lake City · Public Middle50% Math proficiency · 485 students
- 324Salt Lake Center for Science Education BryantSalt Lake City · Public Middle20% Math proficiency · 348 students
- 418Northwest MiddleSalt Lake City · Public Middle23% Math proficiency · 542 students
- 512Glendale MiddleSalt Lake City · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 678 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clayton Middle Salt Lake City · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 69.1 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 567 |
| 2 | Hillside Middle Salt Lake City · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 58.8 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 485 |
| 3 | Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant Salt Lake City · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 23.5 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 348 |
| 4 | Northwest Middle Salt Lake City · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 18.2 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 542 |
| 5 | Glendale Middle Salt Lake City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 11.7 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 678 |
Clayton Middle in Salt Lake City leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Salt Lake District with a Success Index (US) of 69.1. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Utah middle schools rankings, every school on the Salt Lake District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Salt Lake District?
Clayton Middle in Salt Lake City, Utah ranks first among middle schools in Salt Lake District with a Success Index (US) of 69.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 567).
How are middle schools in Salt Lake District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.