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Backman School

601 N 1500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, United States

+1 (801) 578-8100

http://backman.slcschools.org/

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Backman School Overview

About This School

Backman School is a public middle in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving 396 students in grades PK-6. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 29 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $87,691. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are predominantly Hispanic at 61%, followed by White students at 14% and Black students at 12%, while 4% identify as two or more races and 3% are Asian. The student population is 66% male and 34% female.

396

Total Students

PK-6

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

29 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-6

County

Salt Lake County

Students per Counselor

396:1

Backman School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 19:1

State Avg: 21.1:1

396

Students per Counselor

Backman School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$87,691

City Avg: $83,399

State Avg: $76,475

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor396:1

Backman School Student Demographics

Student Body

65.66%

Male

34.34%

Female

Total Enrollment: 396 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White14.39%

Hispanic60.61%

Asian3.28%

Black11.87%

Two or More Races3.79%

Native American1.77%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Backman School

Q: What is Backman School?

A: Backman School is a middle public located in Salt Lake City.

Q: How many students attend Backman School?

A: Backman School has approximately 396 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Backman School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Backman School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Backman School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Backman School - Salt Lake City, UT

Quick Facts about Backman School
School Name	Backman School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-6
Location	601 N 1500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, Salt Lake City, UT
County	Salt Lake County
Phone	+1 (801) 578-8100
Total Students	396
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	29
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Backman School

What is Backman School?

Backman School is a middle public located in Salt Lake City.

How many students attend Backman School?

Backman School has approximately 396 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Backman School?

The student-teacher ratio at Backman School is 13:1.

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