Mt. Nebo Middle

Mt. Nebo Middle serves 1,104 students in grades 6 through 7 in Payson, Utah, operating with a student-teacher ratio of 23:1 and 48 full-time equivalent teachers. The school currently ranks 703rd out of 1,018 middle schools statewide, placing it in the 31st percentile with a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10, indicating room for academic growth and development.

The school serves a relatively affluent community where the median household income reaches $90,774 and the poverty rate remains low at just 5.2%. Families in the area tend to be financially stable, with median home values of $372,100, though the college education rate of 28% suggests a community with mixed educational backgrounds. As a regular public middle school focusing on the crucial transitional years between elementary and high school, Mt.

Nebo Middle provides education during a pivotal time in students' academic journey. The substantial enrollment of over 1,100 students creates a sizeable learning community where students can develop both academically and socially. Mt.

Nebo Middle is situated in Payson, a town on the fringe of Utah's urban areas, offering students a blend of small-town community feel with access to broader metropolitan resources and opportunities.

While current test scores at Mt. Nebo Middle are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Nebo Middle is 23:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.