For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,242 students in 84116, UT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 84116, UT are Salt Lake Center For Science Education, Pacific Heritage Academy and Northwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 84116 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 84116, UT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 84116, UT Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salt Lake Center For Science Education
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Goodwin Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8226
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8226
Gr: 6-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Pacific Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1755 W 1100 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 363-1892
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 363-1892
Gr: K-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1730 W 1700 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8547
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8547
Gr: 7-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 84116, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 84116, UT include Salt Lake Center For Science Education, Pacific Heritage Academy and Northwest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 84116?
3 public middle schools are located in 84116.
What is the racial composition of students in 84116?
84116 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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