Clayton Middle

1470 S 1900 E
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84108

clayton.slcschools.org/

567 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Clayton Middle School, located in the Sugar House neighborhood of Salt Lake City, serves as a central educational hub for its community. As part of the Salt Lake City School District, the school is known for fostering a diverse learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development for students in grades 7 and 8. The school benefits from its prime location in a vibrant, historic area of the city, which often encourages strong parental involvement and community-based learning opportunities.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by offering a blend of core academic subjects alongside various elective programs, including the arts, technology, and athletics. Clayton Middle places a significant focus on cultivating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their individual interests while adhering to high standards of excellence. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to inclusive education, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become engaged and responsible citizens.

567

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clayton Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	118
Black	13
Asian	14
Two or More	26
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	8

White
379 (66.8%)
Hispanic
118 (20.8%)
Two or More
26 (4.6%)
Asian
14 (2.5%)
Black
13 (2.3%)
American Indian
9 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.4%)

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:	Salt Lake District
Phone:	(801)481-4810
Website:	http://clayton.slcschools.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	567
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 7 282

Grade 8 285