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#898 of 1,015 schools in UT

Spanish Fork JR High

Middle School · Nebo District · Spanish Fork, UT

A Nebo District middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

600 S 820 E, Spanish Fork, UT 84660

  • Math 33% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2025)
  • 1 AP courses offered

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.2% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.6:1
District spending per student$8,911
Chronic Absenteeism38.1%

Students at Spanish Fork JR High score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
31%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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

24.7%

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 Spanish Fork 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated784/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spanish Fork), 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

$98,398

Median home value

$452,100

Median rent

$1,393/mo

College educated

38.1%

Homeownership

79%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.9% 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
Diamond Fork MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.16–80.6 mi1,077Compare →
Landmark HighEnrollment path unverified6.8K–120.9 mi316Compare →
American Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.9K–121.6 mi1,620Compare →
Maple Grove MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.36–82.9 mi1,208Compare →

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
#38 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

Spanish Fork JR High is listed in Nebo District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Spanish Fork JR High

Spanish Fork JR High is a public middle school in Spanish Fork, UT, part of Nebo District, serving approximately 1,057 students in grades 7th-9th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #898 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spanish Fork JR High

What grades does Spanish Fork JR High serve?

Spanish Fork JR High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.

How many students attend Spanish Fork JR High?

Spanish Fork JR High has an enrollment of approximately 1,057 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spanish Fork JR High?

The student-teacher ratio at Spanish Fork JR High is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spanish Fork JR High rank in UT?

Spanish Fork JR High ranks #898 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Spanish Fork JR High's MySchoolScout rating?

Spanish Fork JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Spanish Fork JR High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spanish Fork JR High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Spanish Fork JR High a charter school?

No, Spanish Fork JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Spanish Fork JR High a Title I school?

No, Spanish Fork JR High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spanish Fork JR High?

24.7% of students at Spanish Fork 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
1,057
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.1%
Area population (ZIP 84660)
47,004
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
27.4
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 84660; 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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