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Clayton Middle

1470 S 1900 E, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84108Salt Lake District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
634
Students
Total enrolled
$14,329
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
19.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 26% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 634 students in grades 07–08 in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,329 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Clayton Middle is a large middle in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, serving grades 07–08 with 634 students. The district invests $14,329 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 24% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Clayton Middle

634
Total Students
19.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
24%
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution326 male · 308 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility24%
National avg 52% · 153 students
Student Composition
65%
21%
Asian3%
White65%
Hispanic / Latino21%
Black3%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490087000480

Academic Outcomes at Clayton Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 89th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84108

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,329Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,329
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,305
Student Support$2,722
Administration$1,719
Operations$2,149
Other$1,433
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,329 spent per student, an estimated $6,348 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
27%
59%
State government
26.6%
Local (property tax)
59.3%
Federal programs
14.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Mountain View SchoolWhittier SchoolHighland Park SchoolDilworth School
+18 more
↓
Middle
Glendale MiddleNorthwest MiddleHillside MiddleSalt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant
↓
High School
West HighHighland HighEast HighHorizonte Instruction & Training Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountySalt Lake County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSalt Lake District →
Phone: (801)481-4810
NCES ID: 490087000480
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SALT LAKE CITY seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
West High
2,600 students · 07–12
● 61 opp51% FRL
High
Highland High
1,980 students · 09–12
● 45 opp30% FRL
High
East High
1,886 students · 09–12
● 43 opp51% FRL
Mid
Glendale Middle
680 students · 06–08
● 45 opp84% FRL
Mid
Northwest Middle
633 students · 07–08
● 41 opp84% FRL
Mid
Hillside Middle
555 students · 07–08
● 53 opp29% FRL
Elem
Mountain View School
550 students · PK–06
● 45 opp83% FRL
Elem
Whittier School
499 students · PK–06
● 38 opp57% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1470 S 1900 E, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84108
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.