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#671 of 1,015 schools in UT

Canyon View JR High

Middle School · Alpine District · Orem, UT

An Alpine District middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

625 E 950 N, Orem, UT 84097

  • Math 57% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 49% proficient (2025)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.6% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency53% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.3:1
District spending per student$9,266
Chronic Absenteeism26%

Students at Canyon View JR High score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency57%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 53% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
57%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

29.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Canyon View JR High 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,534/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orem), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$97,034

Median home value

$506,900

Median rent

$1,414/mo

College educated

50.2%

Homeownership

71.1%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84097; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
2 boys'·1 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ivy Hall AcademyPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–121.6 mi189Compare →
Oak Canyon JR HighEnrollment path unverified4.37–101.7 mi1,351Compare →
Orem JR HighEnrollment path unverified3.87–91.7 mi892Compare →
Provo Canyon School-provo CampusPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–81.8 mi19Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Alpine District

Schools in district
91
Rank in district
#62 of 88
District spending per student
$9,266NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Canyon View JR High is listed in Alpine District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Canyon View JR High

Canyon View JR High is a public middle school in Orem, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 1,092 students in grades 7th-9th with a 27.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #671 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Canyon View JR High

What grades does Canyon View JR High serve?

Canyon View JR High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.

How many students attend Canyon View JR High?

Canyon View JR High has an enrollment of approximately 1,092 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon View JR High?

The student-teacher ratio at Canyon View JR High is 27.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Canyon View JR High rank in UT?

Canyon View JR High ranks #671 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Canyon View JR High's MySchoolScout rating?

Canyon View JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Canyon View JR High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Canyon View JR High has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Canyon View JR High a charter school?

No, Canyon View JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Canyon View JR High a Title I school?

No, Canyon View JR High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canyon View JR High?

29.1% of students at Canyon View JR High 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
7th – 9th
Enrollment
1,092
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.0%
Area population (ZIP 84097)
22,024
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
29.5
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 84097; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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