Serving 1,139 students in grades 6-8, Cedar Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,139 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Middle School's student population of 1,139 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,139 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
Cedar Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#299 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
21%
White
80%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Middle School's ranking?
Cedar Middle School is ranked #299 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Cedar Middle School often compared to?
Cedar Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canyon View Middle School, Gateway Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Cedar Middle School?
1,139 students attend Cedar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cedar Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Middle School?
Cedar Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cedar Middle School offer ?
Cedar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cedar Middle School part of?
Cedar Middle School is part of Iron School District.
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