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#836 of 1,015 schools in UT

Wahlquist JR High

Middle School · Weber District · Farr West, UT

A Weber District middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2656 N 2400 W, Farr West, UT 84404

  • Math 48% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2025)
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.7% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.1% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.2:1
District spending per student$9,770
Chronic Absenteeism28.4%

Students at Wahlquist JR High score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 43% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
31%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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

14.1%

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 Wahlquist 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low233/100K

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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

$81,917

Median home value

$352,700

Median rent

$1,304/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

74.1%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 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
Orion JR HighEnrollment path unverified3.97–92.7 mi1,006Compare →
Venture AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.8K–122.7 mi801Compare →
Maria Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.5K–93.3 mi406Compare →
North Ogden JR HighEnrollment path unverified4.67–94.0 mi899Compare →

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.

Weber District

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#34 of 47
District spending per student
$9,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wahlquist JR High is listed in Weber District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wahlquist JR High

Wahlquist JR High is a public middle school in Farr West, UT, part of Weber District, serving approximately 1,232 students in grades 7th-9th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #836 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wahlquist JR High

What grades does Wahlquist JR High serve?

Wahlquist JR High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.

How many students attend Wahlquist JR High?

Wahlquist JR High has an enrollment of approximately 1,232 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wahlquist JR High?

The student-teacher ratio at Wahlquist JR High is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wahlquist JR High rank in UT?

Wahlquist JR High ranks #836 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Wahlquist JR High's MySchoolScout rating?

Wahlquist JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Wahlquist JR High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wahlquist JR High has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Wahlquist JR High a charter school?

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

Is Wahlquist JR High a Title I school?

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

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

14.1% of students at Wahlquist 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
1,232
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Weber County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.4%
Area population (ZIP 84404)
65,875
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
34
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 84404; 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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