Mt. Nebo Middle

Summary:

Mt. Nebo Middle is a public middle school in Payson, Utah, serving 1,113 students in grades 6-7 as part of the Nebo School District. However, the school consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Mt. Nebo Middle has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (33.78%) compared to nearby schools, indicating a larger proportion of students from low-income families. The school's performance on RISE tests for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students, is also significantly lower than the state averages for those subgroups. When compared to other middle schools in the Nebo District, Mt. Nebo Middle consistently ranks lower in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, with a 1-star rating for the past four school years.

Interestingly, Payson Junior High, located just 0.75 miles away from Mt. Nebo Middle, also performs significantly below the district and state averages on RISE tests, raising questions about the factors contributing to the academic challenges faced by both schools in the Payson area. The racial makeup of Mt. Nebo Middle is notably different from some of the nearby schools, such as Mapleton Junior High and Maple Grove Middle, which have a higher percentage of White students.

Detail:

Public 6-7

851 W. 450 South
Payson, UT 84651

(801) 465-6040

District: Nebo District

SchoolDigger Rank:
167^th of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Students who attend Mt. Nebo Middle usually attend:

High:

Payson High

Feeder schools for Mt. Nebo Middle:

Elementary:	Apple Valley School
	Goshen School
	Orchard Hills School
	Park View School
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	Santaquin School
	Spring Lake School
	Wilson School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.5

Number of students: 1,113

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.6%

Hispanic:

19.9%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mt. Nebo Middle ranks worse than 79.5% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.08. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mt. Nebo Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt. Nebo Middle 167^th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Mt. Nebo Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Nebo District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nebo District 55^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mt. Nebo Middle

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Rank History for all students at Mt. Nebo Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2021	25.36	167^th	213	21.6%
2022	24.15	164^th	209	21.5%
2023	21.22	171^st	216	20.8%
2024	23.08	167^th	210	20.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mt. Nebo Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	17.97	54^th	54	0.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Mt. Nebo Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	34.45	26^th	34	23.5%
2024	18.44	43^rd	47	8.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt. Nebo Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	43.73	72^nd	133	45.9%
2023	32.00	103^rd	138	25.4%
2024	46.12	77^th	141	45.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mt. Nebo Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	27.92	78^th	100	22.0%
2023	20.49	87^th	99	12.1%
2024	25.93	86^th	106	18.9%

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Rank History for White students at Mt. Nebo Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	17.40	163^rd	191	14.7%
2023	14.96	168^th	191	12.0%
2024	15.42	161^st	183	12.0%

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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.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Mt. Nebo Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	846	8	0	173	2	1	20	1050
2022	874	5	2	204	4	1	31	1121
2023	853	3	1	221	1	3	31	1113

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

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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 Mt. Nebo Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	1050	n/a	n/a	33.5
2022	1121	45.0	24.9	23.4
2023	1113	47.2	23.5	33.8

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 Mt. Nebo Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	1050	n/a	n/a	33.5
2022	1121	45.0	24.9	23.4
2023	1113	47.2	23.5	33.8

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.

Schools Near Mt. Nebo Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)	Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)	RISE English Language Arts (2024)			RISE Mathematics (2024)			RISE Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mt. Nebo Middle	Public	6-7	851 W. 450 South	Payson	84651	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 465-6040	1,113	47	23.5	33.8%	853 (76.6%)	3 (0.3%)	221 (19.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	31 (2.8%)	23.1	167^th of 210 public middle schools	20.5%		21.2	171^st of 216 public middle schools	20.8%	4				31.6	27.7		18.0	38.4		44.3	36.3
Payson Junior High	Public	7-9	1025 S Highway 198	Payson	84651	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 465-6015	1,135	48	23.7	30.7%	879 (77.4%)	8 (0.7%)	221 (19.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.4%)	21 (1.9%)	11.7	189^th of 210 public middle schools	10.0%		22.2	167^th of 216 public middle schools	22.7%	22	28.1	25.5	37.0			25.8			17.1			33.2	$7,680	$523	$7,157
Salem Junior High	Public	7-9	598 North Main	Salem	84653	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 423-6558	993	40	25.0	21.1%	823 (82.9%)	6 (0.6%)	128 (12.9%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.0%)	46.8	115^th of 210 public middle schools	45.2%		47.1	115^th of 216 public middle schools	46.8%		37.7	34.1	39.5			37.9			33.1			54.8	$7,291	$570	$6,721
Valley View Middle	Public	6-7	1044 E 340 S	Salem	84653	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 609-2795	894	36	24.5	23.5%	740 (82.8%)	6 (0.7%)	109 (12.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.8%)	48.3	110^th of 210 public middle schools	47.6%		43.9	128^th of 216 public middle schools	40.7%	18				43.0	36.6		27.6	50.1		64.6	43.8
Spanish Fork Junior High	Public	7-9	600 S 820 E	Spanish Fork	84660	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 798-4075	1,103	49	22.5	23.3%	858 (77.8%)	13 (1.2%)	174 (15.8%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	13 (1.2%)	39 (3.5%)	48.6	108^th of 210 public middle schools	48.6%		40.5	137^th of 216 public middle schools	36.6%	29	41.4	34.5	50.3			46.4			28.8			51.0	$7,339	$509	$6,830
Diamond Fork Middle	Public	6-8	50 N 900 East	Spanish Fork	84660	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 798-4052	1,039	44	23.6	24.9%	844 (81.2%)	8 (0.8%)	142 (13.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	8 (0.8%)	33 (3.2%)	44.7	122^nd of 210 public middle schools	41.9%		52.2	98^th of 216 public middle schools	54.6%	24				43.5	39.4		32.5	45.1		51.6	44.1
Maple Grove Middle	Public	6-8	1578 W 400 South	Mapleton	84664	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 609-2395	1,210	50	24.3	13.4%	1,027 (84.9%)	3 (0.2%)	117 (9.7%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	10 (0.8%)	48 (4.0%)	54.3	92^nd of 210 public middle schools	56.2%		51	101^st of 216 public middle schools	53.2%	9				49.4	40.8		33.3	49.8		69.9	38.7
Spring Canyon Middle	Public	6-8	599 W 700 South	Springville	84663	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 609-2400	1,086	47	23.2	32.1%	773 (71.2%)	9 (0.8%)	233 (21.5%)	6 (0.6%)	6 (0.6%)	11 (1.0%)	48 (4.4%)	59.6	82^nd of 210 public middle schools	61.0%		63.3	73^rd of 216 public middle schools	66.2%	9				51.0	45.6		27.6	48.5		65.1	54.2
Mapleton Junior High	Public	7-9	362 E 1200 N	Mapleton	84664	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 489-2892	1,213	48	25.1	13.7%	1,028 (84.7%)	3 (0.2%)	126 (10.4%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.6%)	43 (3.5%)	49.4	104^th of 210 public middle schools	50.5%		44.8	123^rd of 216 public middle schools	43.1%	19	43.8	37.8	45.1			35.0			35.1			59.5	$7,265	$571	$6,694
Springville Junior High	Public	7-9	165 S 700 E	Springville	84663	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 489-2880	1,168	49	23.6	28.0%	835 (71.5%)	6 (0.5%)	243 (20.8%)	9 (0.8%)	10 (0.9%)	6 (0.5%)	59 (5.1%)	48.9	106^th of 210 public middle schools	49.5%		60.1	78^th of 216 public middle schools	63.9%	28	45.9	43.1	49.8			40.9			34.1			53.0	$7,952	$556	$7,397

Frequently Asked Questions about Mt. Nebo Middle

Is Mt. Nebo Middle a good school?

Mt. Nebo Middle ranks in the bottom 20.5% of Utah middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Mt. Nebo Middle?

Students at Mt. Nebo Middle are 77% White, 20% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Mt. Nebo Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,113 students attended Mt. Nebo Middle.

What district is Mt. Nebo Middle in?

Nebo District

What high school do graduates of Mt. Nebo Middle attend?

Students who attend Mt. Nebo Middle usually go on to attend Payson High

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