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#608 of 1,015 schools in UT
Mt. Nebo Middle
Middle School · Nebo District · Payson, UT
A middle school in Payson, UT where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
851 W. 450 South, Payson, UT 84651
- Math 24% proficient (2025)
- Reading 31% proficient (2025)
- 23:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mt. Nebo Middle score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 28% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 7 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mt. Nebo 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 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated830/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Payson), 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
$94,152
Median home value
$423,200
Median rent
$1,398/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84651; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payson JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 7–9 | 0.7 mi | 1,111 | Compare → |
| American Preparatory Academy - SalemCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–10 | 3.0 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Nebo Advanced Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Nebo Online SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 8,702 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Nebo District
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #19 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
Mt. Nebo Middle is listed in Nebo District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt. Nebo Middle
Mt. Nebo Middle is a public middle school in Payson, UT, part of Nebo District, serving approximately 1,104 students in grades 6th-7th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #608 of 1,015 schools in UT.
State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt. Nebo Middle
What grades does Mt. Nebo Middle serve?
Mt. Nebo Middle serves students in grades 6th through 7th.
How many students attend Mt. Nebo Middle?
Mt. Nebo Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,104 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Nebo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Nebo Middle is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt. Nebo Middle rank in UT?
Mt. Nebo Middle ranks #608 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Mt. Nebo Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt. Nebo Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Mt. Nebo Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. Nebo Middle has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Mt. Nebo Middle a charter school?
No, Mt. Nebo Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt. Nebo Middle a Title I school?
No, Mt. Nebo Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt. Nebo Middle?
35.0% of students at Mt. Nebo 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (801) 465-6040
- Area population (ZIP 84651)
- 29,502
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 29.7
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 84651; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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