Butler Middle

Located at 7530 S 2700 E, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Butler Middle is a moderately sized intermediate school that works with 913 students (grades 6 through 8), part of Canyons District.

Butler Middle is one of 47 schools operated by Canyons District, a district that teaches 32,688 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Butler Middle lists that White students make up the majority at 72%. Beyond that, the school records 14% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 2% Asian. That composition is broadly in line with Salt Lake County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Butler Middle reports 40 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 22.8:1. The state averages around 21.7:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. About 17% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is below Salt Lake County's rate of about 34%.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Butler Middle tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 51.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 63.6%.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Salt Lake County put median household income runs about $97,494, 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Across Salt Lake County's 325 public schools (combined enrollment of about 209,757 students), Butler Middle is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Brighton High, roughly 0.4 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Butler Middle at 3rd of 9; the average score across the group is 59.8%.

The school occupies a residential site.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Butler Middle has stayed largely flat, going from 911 students in 2018 to 913 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 77% to 72% across the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.