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#729 of 1,015 schools in UT
Box Elder Middle
School · Box Elder District · Brigham City, UT
A school in Brigham City, UT where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18 S 500 E, Brigham City, UT 84302
- Math 56% proficient (2025)
- Reading 36% proficient (2025)
- 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Box Elder Middle score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Box Elder Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- County Safety: Low189/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,247
Median home value
$343,100
Median rent
$957/mo
College educated
30.4%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 5–12 | 0.6 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| New Horizons AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.0 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Triumph AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Box Elder District
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #13 of 18
- District spending per student
- $10,287NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Box Elder Middle is listed in Box Elder District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Box Elder Middle
Box Elder Middle is a public school in Brigham City, UT, part of Box Elder District, serving approximately 1,165 students in grades 8th-9th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #729 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Box Elder Middle
What grades does Box Elder Middle serve?
Box Elder Middle serves students in grades 8th through 9th.
How many students attend Box Elder Middle?
Box Elder Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Box Elder Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Box Elder Middle is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Box Elder Middle rank in UT?
Box Elder Middle ranks #729 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Box Elder Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Box Elder Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Box Elder Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Box Elder Middle has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Box Elder Middle a charter school?
No, Box Elder Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Box Elder Middle a Title I school?
No, Box Elder Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Box Elder Middle?
32.2% of students at Box Elder Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Box Elder County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (435) 734-4880
- Area population (ZIP 84302)
- 26,711
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84302; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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