Butler Middle

butlermiddle.canyonsdistrict.org/

895 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Butler Middle School, located in the Cottonwood Heights area of Salt Lake City, is part of the Canyons School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on a balanced middle-school experience that prioritizes academic rigor, personal development, and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to bridge the transition from elementary education to the more demanding environment of high school, offering a range of core subjects alongside various elective opportunities intended to spark student interest and engagement.

Beyond academics, Butler Middle School places a significant emphasis on cultivating a supportive and inclusive campus culture. The school encourages participation in extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student clubs, which help foster a sense of community and school spirit. By integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining strong communication with families, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for future success while ensuring each student feels supported throughout their middle school years.

895

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Butler Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	663
Hispanic	120
Black	8
Asian	18
Two or More	78
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

White
663 (74.1 %)
Hispanic
120 (13.4 %)
Two or More
78 (8.7 %)
Asian
18 (2.0 %)
Black
8 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Canyons District
Phone:	(801)826-6800
Website:	http://butlermiddle.canyonsdistrict.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	895
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 285

Grade 7 314

Grade 8 296