Middle Schools in Weber District

The Weber District in Utah is home to 9 middle schools, serving students in grades 7-9. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with Snowcrest Junior High consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state and T.H. Bell Junior High struggling to meet state and district averages.

Snowcrest Junior High stands out as the highest-performing school, with a statewide ranking of 10th out of 210 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts exceptional test scores, with over 50% of students proficient or better in most subject areas. In contrast, T.H. Bell Junior High lags behind, with only 10-20% of students proficient or better in many subjects.

The performance gap between the schools is significant, and socioeconomic factors, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, appear to play a key role. The schools with the lowest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Snowcrest Junior High and Orion Junior High, tend to have the highest test scores. However, the improvement seen at Wahlquist Junior High over the past three years suggests that targeted interventions can help struggling schools make progress.