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Helper Middle

Summary:

Helper Middle is a public middle school located in Helper, Utah, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 205 students. The school is part of the Carbon District, which is ranked 41 out of 98 school districts in Utah and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Helper Middle's performance on RISE tests is generally below the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in RISE/English Language Arts ranged from 39.6% (6th grade) to 58.5% (8th grade), compared to the state averages of 47.4% (6th grade) and 42.6% (8th grade). In RISE/Mathematics, Helper Middle's proficiency rates were also lower than the state and district averages, ranging from 14% (6th grade) to 34.6% (8th grade), compared to the state averages of 35.6% (6th grade) and 39.1% (8th grade). However, the school performed better than the state and district averages in RISE/Science, with proficiency rates ranging from 49.2% (7th grade) to 67.2% (6th grade), compared to the state averages of 45.5% (7th grade) and 56% (6th grade).

The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 34th (2016-2017) to 164th (2012-2013) out of the total number of middle schools in the state, and from 1 star (2014-2015) to 4 stars (2016-2017) out of 5 stars. In the most recent school year (2023-2024), Helper Middle ranked 94th out of 210 Utah middle schools and received a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The nearby Mont Harmon Middle School, which is also part of the Carbon District, has generally higher academic performance than Helper Middle, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 151 Uintah St
       Helper, UT  84526

(435) 472-5441

District: Carbon District

SchoolDigger Rank:
94th of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,784 Help


Students who attend Helper Middle usually attend:

High:    Carbon High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  205

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.0%
Hispanic:
15.6%
American Indian:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Helper Middle ranks better than 55.2% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.56. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Helper Middle is $12,784.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Helper Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Helper Middle 94th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Helper Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Carbon District:

SchoolDigger ranks Carbon District 41st of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Helper Middle

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Rank History for all students at Helper Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 46.74 133rd 200 33.5%
2009 51.19 126th 205 38.5%
2010 49.31 127th 201 36.8%
2011 50.14 140th 222 36.9%
2012 69.85 55th 238 76.9%
2013 48.84 164th 243 32.5%
2015 35.07 148th 210 29.5%
2016 48.41 117th 209 44.0%
2017 75.73 34th 206 83.5%
2018 57.88 73rd 172 57.6%
2019 44.25 135th 222 39.2%
2021 41.54 125th 213 41.3%
2022 48.65 109th 209 47.8%
2023 61.88 74th 216 65.7%
2024 52.56 94th 210 55.2%
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Rank History for White students at Helper Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 32.85 137th 191 28.3%
2023 53.03 83rd 191 56.5%
2024 41.19 108th 183 41.0%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Helper Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 204 3 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1989 200 4 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1990 224 3 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1991 238 2 1 32 2 n/a n/a 0 275
1992 262 1 0 18 2 n/a n/a 0 283
1993 230 2 0 29 2 n/a n/a 0 263
1994 249 2 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1995 225 4 0 43 3 n/a n/a 0 275
1996 225 4 0 43 3 n/a n/a 0 275
1997 245 3 0 18 2 n/a n/a 0 268
1998 240 2 0 21 3 n/a n/a 0 266
1999 205 1 0 26 3 n/a n/a 0 235
2000 203 1 1 32 1 n/a n/a 0 238
2001 188 0 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2002 192 0 1 26 4 n/a n/a 0 223
2003 192 0 1 26 4 n/a n/a 0 223
2004 167 0 0 25 6 n/a n/a 0 198
2005 162 0 1 34 8 n/a n/a 0 205
2006 140 0 2 17 7 n/a n/a 0 166
2007 125 0 1 20 8 n/a n/a 0 154
2008 180 2 1 18 9 n/a n/a 0 210
2009 181 3 0 16 7 n/a n/a 0 207
2010 153 4 0 15 5 n/a n/a 3 180
2011 141 0 0 20 1 0 0 0 162
2012 155 2 1 17 1 0 0 0 176
2013 158 1 0 21 1 0 0 0 181
2014 159 1 0 24 3 0 0 0 187
2015 165 1 1 32 3 0 0 0 202
2016 166 1 1 31 0 0 0 0 199
2017 149 0 0 32 0 0 1 0 182
2018 142 0 0 21 2 0 1 0 166
2019 133 0 0 26 5 2 2 0 168
2020 156 0 0 24 6 2 0 0 188
2021 166 1 0 30 2 2 0 0 201
2022 169 1 0 28 1 0 1 0 200
2023 166 0 0 32 4 0 3 0 205

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Helper Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 230 16.7 13.7 n/a
1989 235 15.7 14.9 n/a
1990 257 13.7 18.7 21
1991 275 12.2 22.5 21.1
1992 283 12.7 22.2 22.6
1993 263 13.7 19.2 27.4
1994 287 13.7 20.9 27.5
1995 275 14.0 19.6 29.8
1996 275 14.0 19.6 29.8
1997 268 14.0 19.1 30.2
1998 266 14.0 19.0 25.6
1999 235 15.0 15.7 38.3
2000 238 16.0 14.9 31.1
2001 218 13.2 16.5 34.9
2002 223 12.3 18.1 38.1
2003 223 12.3 18.1 38.1
2004 198 11.8 16.8 35.9
2005 205 11.3 18.1 44.9
2006 166 14.0 11.9 45.2
2007 154 9.4 16.4 5.2
2008 210 10.3 20.4 51
2009 207 4.8 22.7 57.5
2010 180 12.2 14.7 70.6
2011 162 11.7 13.7 63.6
2012 176 11.5 15.2 68.8
2013 181 11.3 15.9 98.3
2014 187 10.7 17.3 49.7
2015 202 n/a n/a 46
2016 199 n/a n/a 45.7
2017 182 10.7 16.8 45.1
2018 166 n/a n/a 47
2019 168 11.0 15.2 50.6
2020 188 11.2 16.7 47.3
2021 201 n/a n/a 37.3
2022 200 12.0 16.5 35.5
2023 205 12.1 16.9 44.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Helper Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 230 16.7 13.7 n/a
1989 235 15.7 14.9 n/a
1990 257 13.7 18.7 21
1991 275 12.2 22.5 21.1
1992 283 12.7 22.2 22.6
1993 263 13.7 19.2 27.4
1994 287 13.7 20.9 27.5
1995 275 14.0 19.6 29.8
1996 275 14.0 19.6 29.8
1997 268 14.0 19.1 30.2
1998 266 14.0 19.0 25.6
1999 235 15.0 15.7 38.3
2000 238 16.0 14.9 31.1
2001 218 13.2 16.5 34.9
2002 223 12.3 18.1 38.1
2003 223 12.3 18.1 38.1
2004 198 11.8 16.8 35.9
2005 205 11.3 18.1 44.9
2006 166 14.0 11.9 45.2
2007 154 9.4 16.4 5.2
2008 210 10.3 20.4 51
2009 207 4.8 22.7 57.5
2010 180 12.2 14.7 70.6
2011 162 11.7 13.7 63.6
2012 176 11.5 15.2 68.8
2013 181 11.3 15.9 98.3
2014 187 10.7 17.3 49.7
2015 202 n/a n/a 46
2016 199 n/a n/a 45.7
2017 182 10.7 16.8 45.1
2018 166 n/a n/a 47
2019 168 11.0 15.2 50.6
2020 188 11.2 16.7 47.3
2021 201 n/a n/a 37.3
2022 200 12.0 16.5 35.5
2023 205 12.1 16.9 44.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Helper Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $641 (5.0%) $12,143 (95.0%) $12,784

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Helper Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 135th of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 74th of 216 Middle schools
 26.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Helper Middle)43.943.1
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Carbon District)41.540.8
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Helper Middle)22.422.4
   6th Grade Mathematics (Carbon District)27.630.2
 2.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Helper Middle)52.269
 16.8%
   6th Grade Science (Carbon District)49.556
 6.5%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Helper Middle)30.646.6
 16%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Carbon District)42.637.9
 4.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Helper Middle)32.743.9
 11.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Carbon District)35.741
 5.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (Helper Middle)32.750
 17.3%
   7th Grade Science (Carbon District)3644
 8%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Helper Middle)57.460.8
 3.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Carbon District)44.349.8
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Helper Middle)51.140
 11.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Carbon District)41.541.5
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (Helper Middle)59.660.3
 0.7%
   8th Grade Science (Carbon District)41.449
 7.6%
   8th Grade Science (Utah)49.248.5
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students168205
 22%
African American00
American Indian54
 20%
Asian00
Hispanic2632
 23.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White133166
 24.8%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.6%44.4%
 6.2%

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Helper Middle ranks 94th of 210 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Helper Middle are 81% White, 16% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 205 students attended Helper Middle.

Students who attend Helper Middle usually go on to attend Carbon High


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