For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 861 students in North Salt Lake, UT.
The top-ranked public middle school in North Salt Lake, UT is Spectrum Academy - Nsl. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Salt Lake, UT public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in North Salt Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in North Salt Lake, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spectrum Academy - Nsl
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
575 N Cutler Dr, 665 N Cutler
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 936-0318
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 936-0318
Gr: K-12 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
North Salt Lake, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lifeline High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1130 West Center
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 298-4000
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 298-4000
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in North Salt Lake, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in North Salt Lake, UT include Spectrum Academy - Nsl.
How many public middle schools are located in North Salt Lake?
1 public middle schools are located in North Salt Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in North Salt Lake?
North Salt Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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