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Ephraim Middle

Middle School · South Sanpete District · Ephraim, UT

A South Sanpete District middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

555 S 100 E, Ephraim, UT 84627

  • Math 48% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2025)
  • 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.3% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.1% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+13.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.4:1
District spending per student$11,794
Chronic Absenteeism25%

Students at Ephraim Middle score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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

45.6%

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 Ephraim 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average573/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ephraim), 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

$78,269

Median home value

$417,500

Median rent

$903/mo

College educated

43.6%

Homeownership

54.5%

Poverty rate

16.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84627; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in South Sanpete District

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gunnison Valley MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.86–8Not available240Compare →
South Sanpete Education Support CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–12Not available12Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

South Sanpete District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$11,794NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ephraim Middle is listed in South Sanpete District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ephraim Middle

Ephraim Middle is a public middle school in Ephraim, UT, part of South Sanpete District, serving approximately 515 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #503 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ephraim Middle

What grades does Ephraim Middle serve?

Ephraim Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Ephraim Middle?

Ephraim Middle has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ephraim Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Ephraim Middle is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ephraim Middle rank in UT?

Ephraim Middle ranks #503 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Ephraim Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Ephraim Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Ephraim Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ephraim Middle has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ephraim Middle a charter school?

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

Is Ephraim Middle a Title I school?

No, Ephraim Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

45.6% of students at Ephraim 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
515
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Sanpete County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.0%
Area population (ZIP 84627)
6,151
Area average commute
14.1 min
Area median age
22
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 84627; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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