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#941 of 1,015 schools in UT
Orem JR High
Middle School · Alpine District · Orem, UT
An Alpine District middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
765 N 600 W, Orem, UT 84057
- Math 31% proficient (2025)
- Reading 34% proficient (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Orem JR High score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
39.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Orem JR 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,534/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orem), 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
$80,184
Median home value
$398,400
Median rent
$1,408/mo
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumen Scholar InstituteCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Canyon View JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–9 | 1.7 mi | 1,092 | Compare → |
| Nahunta HallPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Oak Canyon JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 7–10 | 1.9 mi | 1,351 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Alpine District
- Schools in district
- 91
- Rank in district
- #83 of 88
- District spending per student
- $9,266NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orem JR High is listed in Alpine District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orem JR High
Orem JR High is a public middle school in Orem, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 892 students in grades 7th-9th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #941 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orem JR High
What grades does Orem JR High serve?
Orem JR High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Orem JR High?
Orem JR High has an enrollment of approximately 892 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orem JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Orem JR High is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orem JR High rank in UT?
Orem JR High ranks #941 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Orem JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Orem JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Orem JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orem JR High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Orem JR High a charter school?
No, Orem JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orem JR High a Title I school?
No, Orem JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orem JR High?
39.5% of students at Orem JR 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
- 892
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (801) 610-8142
- Area population (ZIP 84057)
- 37,620
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 28.3
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 84057; 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
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