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#915 of 1,015 schools in UT

Diamond Fork Middle

Middle School · Nebo District · Spanish Fork, UT

A Nebo District middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

50 N 900 East, Spanish Fork, UT 84660

  • Math 36% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 36% proficient (2025)
  • 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics4.9Below Average58%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency35.7% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.3% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement42%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio23.9:1
District spending per student$8,911
Chronic Absenteeism33.7%

Students at Diamond Fork Middle score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

27.8%

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 Diamond Fork 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated784/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spanish Fork), 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

$98,398

Median home value

$452,100

Median rent

$1,393/mo

College educated

38.1%

Homeownership

79%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Spanish Fork JR HighEnrollment path unverified4.37–90.6 mi1,057Compare →
Landmark HighEnrollment path unverified6.8K–121.3 mi316Compare →
American Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.9K–122.0 mi1,620Compare →
Maple Grove MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.36–82.5 mi1,208Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Nebo District

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#40 of 47
District spending per student
$8,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Diamond Fork Middle is listed in Nebo District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Diamond Fork Middle

Diamond Fork Middle is a public middle school in Spanish Fork, UT, part of Nebo District, serving approximately 1,077 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #915 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (2025 RISE) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 RISE).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Diamond Fork Middle

What grades does Diamond Fork Middle serve?

Diamond Fork Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Diamond Fork Middle?

Diamond Fork Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,077 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Diamond Fork Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Diamond Fork Middle is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Diamond Fork Middle rank in UT?

Diamond Fork Middle ranks #915 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Diamond Fork Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Diamond Fork Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Diamond Fork Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Diamond Fork Middle has 36% math proficiency (2025 RISE) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 RISE).

Is Diamond Fork Middle a charter school?

No, Diamond Fork Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Diamond Fork Middle a Title I school?

No, Diamond Fork Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Diamond Fork Middle?

27.8% of students at Diamond Fork 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,077
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.7%
Area population (ZIP 84660)
47,004
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
27.4
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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.
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 84660; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 RISE; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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