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#983 of 1,015 schools in UT

Mapleton Junior High

Middle School · Nebo District · Mapleton, UT

A Nebo District middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

362 E 1200 N, Mapleton, UT 84664

  • Math 35% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2025)
  • 1 AP courses offered

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.2% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.4% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-14.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.4:1
District spending per student$8,911
Chronic Absenteeism27.8%

Students at Mapleton Junior High score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 36% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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

14.8%

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 Mapleton Junior 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average439/100K

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

$127,860

Median home value

$734,100

Median rent

$1,392/mo

College educated

54%

Homeownership

87%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84664; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
7.6% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·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
Maple Grove MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.36–81.5 mi1,208Compare →
Springville JR HighEnrollment path unverified5.77–91.7 mi1,128Compare →
Bridges Nebo Transition CenterEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–122.0 mi188Compare →
Spring Canyon MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.46–82.6 mi1,084Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Nebo District

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#44 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

Mapleton Junior High is listed in Nebo District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mapleton Junior High

Mapleton Junior High is a public middle school in Mapleton, UT, part of Nebo District, serving approximately 1,197 students in grades 7th-9th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #983 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mapleton Junior High

What grades does Mapleton Junior High serve?

Mapleton Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.

How many students attend Mapleton Junior High?

Mapleton Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,197 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mapleton Junior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Mapleton Junior High is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mapleton Junior High rank in UT?

Mapleton Junior High ranks #983 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Mapleton Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Mapleton Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Mapleton Junior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mapleton Junior High has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mapleton Junior High a charter school?

No, Mapleton Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mapleton Junior High a Title I school?

No, Mapleton Junior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mapleton Junior High?

14.8% of students at Mapleton Junior 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
1,197
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.8%
Area population (ZIP 84664)
12,340
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
31.4
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.
  • 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 84664; 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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