Excellent
#120 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 12% in state
Rocky Mountain Middle
Middle School · Wasatch District · Heber City, UT
A Wasatch District middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 W SCHOOL HOUSE WAY, Heber City, UT 84032
- Math 59% proficient (2025)
- Reading 60% proficient (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rocky Mountain Middle score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
28%
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 Rocky Mountain 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average330/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,365
Median home value
$647,900
Median rent
$1,830/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timpanogos Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 995 | 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.
Wasatch District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rocky Mountain Middle is listed in Wasatch District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rocky Mountain Middle
Rocky Mountain Middle is a public middle school in Heber City, UT, part of Wasatch District, serving approximately 701 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #120 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rocky Mountain Middle
What grades does Rocky Mountain Middle serve?
Rocky Mountain Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Middle?
Rocky Mountain Middle has an enrollment of approximately 701 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Middle is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rocky Mountain Middle rank in UT?
Rocky Mountain Middle ranks #120 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Rocky Mountain Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Rocky Mountain Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Rocky Mountain Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocky Mountain Middle has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rocky Mountain Middle a charter school?
No, Rocky Mountain Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rocky Mountain Middle a Title I school?
No, Rocky Mountain Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocky Mountain Middle?
28.0% of students at Rocky Mountain 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
- 701
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wasatch County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (435) 654-9350
- Area population (ZIP 84032)
- 25,328
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 84032; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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