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San Rafael Middle School

Summary:

San Rafael Middle School is a public middle school in Ferron, Utah, serving 242 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Emery District, which is ranked 59 out of 98 districts in the state.

The school has consistently performed below the state average on RISE test scores, though it has shown some strengths in 7th and 8th grade mathematics and science. San Rafael Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 87th and 164th out of 209-222 Utah middle schools, and it has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. The school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 50% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and its performance for this population is generally higher than the overall school performance.

The nearby Canyon View Middle School has similar demographic characteristics and academic performance, but it has a slightly higher ranking and rating than San Rafael Middle School. The school's consistently low performance in 6th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics suggests a need to focus on strengthening the foundational skills and curriculum in these areas, while its relatively strong performance in 7th and 8th grade mathematics and science, as well as its ability to support low-income students, suggest that the school may have effective teaching practices or targeted interventions that could be leveraged to improve overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 420 W 500 S
       Ferron, UT  84523

(435) 384-2335

District: Emery District

SchoolDigger Rank:
117th of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,625 Help


Students who attend San Rafael Middle School usually attend:

High:    Emery High

Feeder schools for San Rafael Middle School:

Elementary:    Castle Dale School
    Cottonwood School
    Ferron School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  242

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.6%
Hispanic:
4.1%
Two or more races:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.1% Help


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Compare Details San Rafael Middle School ranks worse than 55.7% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.36. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 San Rafael Middle School is $11,625.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

San Rafael Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks San Rafael Middle School 117th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See San Rafael Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Emery District:

SchoolDigger ranks Emery District 59th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for San Rafael Middle School

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Rank History for all students at San Rafael Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 42.82 145th 200 27.5%
2009 58.36 87th 205 57.6%
2010 60.54 85th 201 57.7%
2011 45.56 157th 222 29.3%
2012 52.72 153rd 238 35.7%
2013 40.51 182nd 243 25.1%
2014 22.67 153rd 185 17.3%
2015 39.77 135th 210 35.7%
2016 28.25 164th 209 21.5%
2017 24.39 161st 206 21.8%
2018 25.32 135th 172 21.5%
2019 49.47 121st 222 45.5%
2021 55.42 87th 213 59.2%
2022 44.45 121st 209 42.1%
2023 48.22 111th 216 48.6%
2024 46.36 117th 210 44.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at San Rafael Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.58 54th 133 59.4%
2023 75.72 28th 138 79.7%
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Rank History for White students at San Rafael Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.97 142nd 191 25.7%
2023 29.97 145th 191 24.1%
2024 34.12 130th 183 29.0%
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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 San Rafael Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 392 0 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1989 425 0 9 8 1 n/a n/a 0 443
1990 442 0 5 8 6 n/a n/a -2 459
1991 453 0 5 4 5 n/a n/a 0 467
1992 434 0 7 5 5 n/a n/a 0 451
1993 480 0 2 4 5 n/a n/a 0 491
1994 487 0 6 6 4 n/a n/a 0 503
1995 472 0 5 10 3 n/a n/a 0 490
1996 472 0 5 10 3 n/a n/a 0 490
1997 477 0 3 8 3 n/a n/a 0 491
1998 437 0 5 6 4 n/a n/a 0 452
1999 396 0 3 6 3 n/a n/a 0 408
2000 365 0 3 6 3 n/a n/a 0 377
2001 335 0 2 3 5 n/a n/a 0 345
2002 321 1 2 10 2 n/a n/a 0 336
2003 321 1 2 10 2 n/a n/a 0 336
2004 294 4 2 9 3 n/a n/a 0 312
2005 285 2 6 8 3 n/a n/a 0 304
2006 257 2 7 3 5 n/a n/a 0 274
2007 237 2 4 5 4 n/a n/a 0 252
2008 229 2 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 240
2009 210 2 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 219
2010 230 3 0 5 2 n/a n/a 1 241
2011 241 3 1 3 2 0 0 0 250
2012 254 3 1 4 2 0 2 0 266
2013 245 1 2 4 2 1 1 0 256
2014 254 0 2 1 1 0 2 0 260
2015 254 2 2 3 1 0 4 0 266
2016 241 0 1 8 2 0 3 0 255
2017 246 0 0 7 2 0 3 0 258
2018 240 0 0 8 3 0 4 0 255
2019 246 0 0 5 4 0 1 0 256
2020 242 0 0 9 3 0 0 0 254
2021 269 1 0 14 1 0 2 0 287
2022 241 1 0 14 2 1 3 0 262
2023 229 0 0 10 0 1 2 0 242

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 San Rafael Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 408 18.5 22.0 n/a
1989 443 19.5 22.7 n/a
1990 459 22.7 20.2 14.4
1991 467 25.7 18.1 15.8
1992 451 28.7 15.7 16.9
1993 491 24.7 19.9 19.3
1994 503 22.9 22.0 17.7
1995 490 26.0 18.8 18.2
1996 490 26.0 18.8 18.2
1997 491 23.6 20.8 16.5
1998 452 22.6 20.0 16.2
1999 408 20.6 19.8 31.6
2000 377 20.8 18.1 35.8
2001 345 16.8 20.5 33.9
2002 336 16.2 20.7 41.4
2003 336 16.2 20.7 41.4
2004 312 15.7 19.9 50
2005 304 15.8 19.2 44.1
2006 274 17.0 16.1 42.7
2007 252 13.0 19.4 0
2008 240 13.6 17.6 50.8
2009 219 13.5 18.7 39.3
2010 241 13.3 18.0 43.3
2011 250 12.9 19.2 45.2
2012 266 14.0 18.8 53
2013 256 14.2 17.9 94.9
2014 260 14.3 18.1 47.7
2015 266 n/a n/a 48.1
2016 255 n/a n/a 46.3
2017 258 14.3 17.9 50
2018 255 n/a n/a 50.2
2019 256 13.3 19.2 53.5
2020 254 14.0 18.0 46.5
2021 287 n/a n/a 50.2
2022 262 16.1 16.2 53.1
2023 242 14.3 16.9 54.1

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 San Rafael Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 408 18.5 22.0 n/a
1989 443 19.5 22.7 n/a
1990 459 22.7 20.2 14.4
1991 467 25.7 18.1 15.8
1992 451 28.7 15.7 16.9
1993 491 24.7 19.9 19.3
1994 503 22.9 22.0 17.7
1995 490 26.0 18.8 18.2
1996 490 26.0 18.8 18.2
1997 491 23.6 20.8 16.5
1998 452 22.6 20.0 16.2
1999 408 20.6 19.8 31.6
2000 377 20.8 18.1 35.8
2001 345 16.8 20.5 33.9
2002 336 16.2 20.7 41.4
2003 336 16.2 20.7 41.4
2004 312 15.7 19.9 50
2005 304 15.8 19.2 44.1
2006 274 17.0 16.1 42.7
2007 252 13.0 19.4 0
2008 240 13.6 17.6 50.8
2009 219 13.5 18.7 39.3
2010 241 13.3 18.0 43.3
2011 250 12.9 19.2 45.2
2012 266 14.0 18.8 53
2013 256 14.2 17.9 94.9
2014 260 14.3 18.1 47.7
2015 266 n/a n/a 48.1
2016 255 n/a n/a 46.3
2017 258 14.3 17.9 50
2018 255 n/a n/a 50.2
2019 256 13.3 19.2 53.5
2020 254 14.0 18.0 46.5
2021 287 n/a n/a 50.2
2022 262 16.1 16.2 53.1
2023 242 14.3 16.9 54.1

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 San Rafael Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $633 (5.4%) $10,991 (94.5%) $11,625

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

Impact of COVID-19 on San Rafael Middle School

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 121st of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 111th of 216 Middle schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (San Rafael Middle School)42.738.2
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Emery District)35.238
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (San Rafael Middle School)2633.8
 7.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Emery District)27.827.3
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (San Rafael Middle School)55.255.9
 0.7%
   6th Grade Science (Emery District)47.249.7
 2.5%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (San Rafael Middle School)42.640.1
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Emery District)34.334
 0.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (San Rafael Middle School)37.338.5
 1.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Emery District)34.534.9
 0.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (San Rafael Middle School)39.740
 0.3%
   7th Grade Science (Emery District)32.137.9
 5.8%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (San Rafael Middle School)53.544.1
 9.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Emery District)46.842.6
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (San Rafael Middle School)51.744.5
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Emery District)48.940.1
 8.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (San Rafael Middle School)52.350
 2.3%
   8th Grade Science (Emery District)50.346.7
 3.6%
   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 Students256242
 5.5%
African American00
American Indian40
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic510
 100%
Pacific Islander01
White246229
 6.9%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.5%54.1%
 0.6%

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San Rafael Middle School ranks 117th of 210 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend San Rafael Middle School usually go on to attend Emery High

In the 2022-23 school year, 242 students attended San Rafael Middle School.

Students at San Rafael Middle School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic.


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