Average
#470 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 46% in state
Helper Middle
Middle School · Carbon District · Helper, UT
A Carbon District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
151 UINTAH ST, Helper, UT 84526
- Math 37% proficient (2025)
- Reading 46% proficient (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Helper Middle score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
41.2%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Helper 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,411/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Helper), 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
$53,786
Median home value
$209,700
Median rent
$781/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Carbon District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Valley CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 92 | Compare → |
| Mont Harmon MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 575 | 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.
Carbon District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,592NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Helper Middle is listed in Carbon District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Helper Middle
Helper Middle is a public middle school in Helper, UT, part of Carbon District, serving approximately 187 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #470 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helper Middle
What grades does Helper Middle serve?
Helper Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Helper Middle?
Helper Middle has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helper Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Helper Middle is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Helper Middle rank in UT?
Helper Middle ranks #470 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Helper Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Helper Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Helper Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Helper Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Helper Middle a charter school?
No, Helper Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Helper Middle a Title I school?
No, Helper Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Helper Middle?
41.2% of students at Helper 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
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Carbon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (435) 472-5441
- Area population (ZIP 84526)
- 4,267
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 84526; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.