Gunnison Valley Middle

South Sanpete District
271 E 600 S
GUNNISON, UT 84634
262 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Gunnison Valley Middle School, located in Gunnison, Utah, serves as a key educational institution within the South Sanpete School District. Dedicated to the academic and social development of students in the middle school grades, the institution focuses on providing a supportive environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school education. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to challenge students while fostering personal responsibility and community engagement.

As part of the South Sanpete school system, the campus reflects the district's commitment to quality instruction and student success in a rural, close-knit community setting. The school actively encourages parental involvement and maintains a focus on preparing students for their future academic endeavors through a blend of traditional coursework and extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and the building of character, Gunnison Valley Middle School strives to create a foundation for lifelong learning for its local student body.
262
Total Students
14.4
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    209 (79.8%)
  • Hispanic
    42 (16.0%)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.1%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
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: South Sanpete District
Phone: (435)528-5337
Website: http://www.ssanpete.org/gvms-home-info.html
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 79
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 40

* 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 89
Grade 7 69
Grade 8 104
Gender Ratio