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Uintah Middle School

Summary:

Uintah Middle School is a public middle school in Vernal, Utah, serving 669 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Uintah School District, which is ranked 45th out of 98 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Uintah Middle School has a higher percentage of White students (75.78%) compared to the state average, as well as a higher percentage of Native American students (8.97%) than the surrounding schools. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by RISE test scores, is generally below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 33.3% to 40.2%, compared to the state averages of 42.4% to 47.4%. Additionally, Uintah Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students (40.51% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

Interestingly, Vernal Middle School, located just 0.39 miles away, has a similar demographic makeup but generally outperforms Uintah Middle School in academic measures, suggesting that there may be opportunities for Uintah Middle School to learn from its neighbor's successful practices. Overall, Uintah Middle School faces unique challenges, including lower academic performance and a high proportion of students from low-income families, which may require the school to prioritize targeted interventions and support services to improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 161 N 1000 W
       Vernal, UT  84078

(435) 781-3130

District: Uintah District

SchoolDigger Rank:
146th of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,004 Help


Students who attend Uintah Middle School usually attend:

High:    Uintah High

Feeder schools for Uintah Middle School:

Elementary:    Ashley School
    Davis School
    Discovery School
    Eagle View School
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Student/teacher ratio:  22.9 Help
Number of students:  669

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.8%
Hispanic:
11.4%
American Indian:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.5% Help


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Compare Details Uintah Middle School ranks worse than 69.5% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.93. (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 Uintah Middle School is $9,004.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Uintah Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Uintah Middle School 146th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Uintah Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Uintah District:

SchoolDigger ranks Uintah District 45th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Uintah Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Uintah Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 51.76 114th 200 43.0%
2009 53.19 115th 205 43.9%
2014 32.81 139th 185 24.9%
2019 48.12 127th 222 42.8%
2021 56.36 85th 213 60.1%
2022 43.94 123rd 209 41.1%
2023 36.76 150th 216 30.6%
2024 31.93 146th 210 30.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Uintah Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.73 66th 133 50.4%
2023 40.65 88th 138 36.2%
2024 41.59 86th 141 39.0%
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Rank History for White students at Uintah Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.88 117th 191 38.7%
2023 34.52 135th 191 29.3%
2024 27.50 140th 183 23.5%
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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 Uintah Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 704 1 3 12 8 n/a n/a 0 728
1989 731 1 7 14 10 n/a n/a 0 763
1990 770 1 4 8 15 n/a n/a 0 798
1991 791 2 0 12 7 n/a n/a 0 812
1992 834 1 0 14 8 n/a n/a 0 857
1993 921 1 2 17 15 n/a n/a 0 956
1994 993 1 0 19 26 n/a n/a 0 1039
1995 977 1 2 25 29 n/a n/a 0 1034
1996 977 1 2 25 29 n/a n/a 0 1034
1997 950 0 2 28 39 n/a n/a 0 1019
1998 914 0 1 18 30 n/a n/a 0 963
1999 865 1 4 21 44 n/a n/a 0 935
2000 795 2 6 26 38 n/a n/a 0 867
2001 793 4 6 19 38 n/a n/a 0 860
2002 702 2 5 24 50 n/a n/a 0 783
2003 702 2 5 24 50 n/a n/a 0 783
2004 700 2 4 23 53 n/a n/a 0 782
2005 735 2 3 19 43 n/a n/a 0 802
2006 732 2 4 27 45 n/a n/a 0 810
2007 737 4 7 37 51 n/a n/a 0 836
2008 781 3 8 37 44 n/a n/a 0 873
2009 713 1 7 49 57 n/a n/a 0 827
2010 725 2 6 47 47 n/a n/a 17 844
2011 722 5 1 38 39 3 2 0 810
2012 754 3 0 53 41 4 15 0 870
2013 815 4 0 77 35 0 22 0 953
2014 817 6 5 90 24 5 20 0 967
2015 836 7 7 101 32 3 24 0 1010
2016 572 0 6 57 47 2 8 0 692
2017 565 0 5 52 53 3 6 0 684
2018 593 1 5 50 56 3 11 0 719
2019 582 2 4 55 43 4 16 0 706
2020 608 3 2 62 59 4 12 0 750
2021 509 4 0 62 31 4 12 1 623
2022 539 8 1 76 64 2 16 0 706
2023 507 7 3 76 60 4 12 0 669

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 Uintah Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 728 39.0 18.6 n/a
1989 763 35.5 21.4 n/a
1990 798 34.5 23.1 17
1991 812 33.0 24.6 18.6
1992 857 34.9 24.5 21
1993 956 37.1 25.8 20.7
1994 1039 40.0 26.0 23
1995 1034 50.0 20.7 21.7
1996 1034 50.0 20.7 21.7
1997 1019 44.6 22.8 24.2
1998 963 43.8 22.0 27.1
1999 935 47.1 19.9 35.2
2000 867 45.0 19.3 34
2001 860 41.9 20.5 35.8
2002 783 40.0 19.6 39.3
2003 783 40.0 19.6 39.3
2004 782 33.8 23.1 43
2005 802 34.0 23.6 36.4
2006 810 37.0 21.9 32.8
2007 836 35.4 23.6 0
2008 873 34.0 25.7 30
2009 827 59.7 19.3 31.4
2010 844 28.9 29.1 46.6
2011 810 29.4 27.4 46.2
2012 870 38.7 22.4 51.7
2013 953 39.3 24.2 77.9
2014 967 37.3 25.8 34.1
2015 1010 n/a n/a 29.9
2016 692 n/a n/a 47.3
2017 684 37.3 18.2 52.3
2018 719 n/a n/a 49
2019 706 29.7 23.7 48
2020 750 31.3 23.9 46.1
2021 623 n/a n/a 38.5
2022 706 31.2 22.6 37.5
2023 669 29.2 22.9 40.5

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 Uintah Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 728 39.0 18.6 n/a
1989 763 35.5 21.4 n/a
1990 798 34.5 23.1 17
1991 812 33.0 24.6 18.6
1992 857 34.9 24.5 21
1993 956 37.1 25.8 20.7
1994 1039 40.0 26.0 23
1995 1034 50.0 20.7 21.7
1996 1034 50.0 20.7 21.7
1997 1019 44.6 22.8 24.2
1998 963 43.8 22.0 27.1
1999 935 47.1 19.9 35.2
2000 867 45.0 19.3 34
2001 860 41.9 20.5 35.8
2002 783 40.0 19.6 39.3
2003 783 40.0 19.6 39.3
2004 782 33.8 23.1 43
2005 802 34.0 23.6 36.4
2006 810 37.0 21.9 32.8
2007 836 35.4 23.6 0
2008 873 34.0 25.7 30
2009 827 59.7 19.3 31.4
2010 844 28.9 29.1 46.6
2011 810 29.4 27.4 46.2
2012 870 38.7 22.4 51.7
2013 953 39.3 24.2 77.9
2014 967 37.3 25.8 34.1
2015 1010 n/a n/a 29.9
2016 692 n/a n/a 47.3
2017 684 37.3 18.2 52.3
2018 719 n/a n/a 49
2019 706 29.7 23.7 48
2020 750 31.3 23.9 46.1
2021 623 n/a n/a 38.5
2022 706 31.2 22.6 37.5
2023 669 29.2 22.9 40.5

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 Uintah Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $632 (7.0%) $8,372 (93.0%) $9,004

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Uintah 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 127th of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 150th of 216 Middle schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Uintah Middle School)50.931.8
 19.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Uintah District)39.831.4
 8.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Uintah Middle School)5319.4
 33.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Uintah District)35.119.8
 15.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Uintah Middle School)71.947.5
 24.4%
   6th Grade Science (Uintah District)61.345.1
 16.2%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Uintah Middle School)33.633.9
 0.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Uintah District)35.438
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Uintah Middle School)36.434.5
 1.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Uintah District)39.142.2
 3.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (Uintah Middle School)39.943.1
 3.2%
   7th Grade Science (Uintah District)4451.1
 7.1%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Uintah Middle School)36.945.3
 8.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Uintah District)35.938.5
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Uintah Middle School)38.938.4
 0.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Uintah District)3432.5
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (Uintah Middle School)43.146
 2.9%
   8th Grade Science (Uintah District)37.846.1
 8.3%
   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 Students706669
 5.2%
African American27
 250%
American Indian4360
 39.5%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic5576
 38.2%
Pacific Islander44
White582507
 12.9%
Two or More Races1612
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48%40.5%
 7.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Uintah Middle School

Students who attend Uintah Middle School usually go on to attend Uintah High

Uintah Middle School ranks 146th of 210 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 669 students attended Uintah Middle School.

Students at Uintah Middle School are 76% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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