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6.3 avg / 10

Nebo District School District

School District · Spanish Fork, Utah

Students: 44,446
Teachers (FTE): 1,716

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

49

30 elem, 10 mid, 5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,911

Student-Teacher Ratio

25.9:1

How this district compares

Utah rank

#43 of 58

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.0

above Utah avg

Per-pupil spending

$8,911

$2,357 vs Utah median

District size

44,446 students

Much larger than Utah median

About Nebo District

Nebo District serves 44,446 students across 49 schools in Utah, making it one of the larger districts in the state. Of those schools, 47 carry a MySchoolScout ranking, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10. That average sits in solid mid-range territory, and several schools push well above it — giving parents real options when choosing where to enroll.

Elementary performance is where Nebo stands out most clearly. East Meadows School leads the district with a score of 8.7 out of 10, the highest mark among all ranked schools here. Taylor School and Sierra Bonita Elementary both score 8.6, followed closely by Mapleton School at 8.5 and Maple Ridge School at 8.4. Five elementary schools clearing 8.4 in a district of 49 schools signals consistent strength at the foundational grade levels — the kind of consistency that matters when parents are tracking long-term academic trajectories for their children.

The district's size works in families' favor in practical ways. With 44,446 enrolled students spread across nearly 50 schools, Nebo has the scale to support a range of programs and staffing depth that smaller districts often can't sustain. Parents comparing Nebo to neighboring districts should note that the cluster of high-scoring elementaries isn't limited to one corner of the district — multiple top performers appear across different communities, which broadens access to strong early education without requiring families to target a single school.

For parents starting a school search in Nebo District, the data points to a clear strategy: prioritize the upper-tier elementary schools while the child is young, and use the district's above-average concentration of ranked schools as a baseline for confidence. East Meadows School is the benchmark to compare against, but Taylor, Sierra Bonita, Mapleton, and Maple Ridge all represent legitimate top-tier choices. The district average of 6.3 means not every school performs at that level, so drilling into individual school scores on MySchoolScout before finalizing enrollment decisions will give parents the sharpest picture of what each campus actually delivers.

District Map

Schools in Nebo District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 40.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 41.8%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Nebo District with test data.

District Details

State
Utah
City
Spanish Fork
Total Enrollment
44,446
Teachers (FTE)
1,716
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Nebo District?

Nebo District has 49 schools in total — 30 elementary, 10 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Nebo District?

The average composite rating for Nebo District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Nebo District?

Nebo District spends $8,911 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Nebo District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Nebo District is 25.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Nebo District?

East Meadows School is the highest-rated school in Nebo District with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Nebo District?

Across schools in Nebo District with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Nebo District compare to other districts in Utah?

Nebo District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 49 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Utah by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
40.9%
ELA Proficiency
41.8%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Utah Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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