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Vernal Middle

Summary:

Vernal Middle is a public middle school located in Vernal, Utah, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 849 students. 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.

Academically, Vernal Middle performs on par with or slightly above the district and state averages in most subject areas, with 8th-grade students outperforming their peers in English Language Arts and Science. However, 6th and 7th-grade students tend to perform slightly below the district and state averages in Mathematics. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (42.29%), Vernal Middle's low-income students perform better than their peers in the district.

Interestingly, Uintah Middle School, located just 0.39 miles from Vernal Middle, has a similar student population and academic performance, but with a slightly lower percentage of low-income students. Both schools perform below the state average in many subject areas, indicating potential room for improvement in the Uintah District's middle school education.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 721 W 100 S
       Vernal, UT  84078

(435) 781-3140

District: Uintah District

SchoolDigger Rank:
95th of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,418 Help


Students who attend Vernal Middle usually attend:

High:    Uintah High

Feeder schools for Vernal Middle:

Elementary:    Ashley School
    Davis School
    Discovery School
    Eagle View School
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Student/teacher ratio:  22.0 Help
Number of students:  849

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.4%
Hispanic:
11.3%
American Indian:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.3% Help


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Compare Details Vernal Middle ranks better than 54.8% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.54. (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 Vernal Middle is $8,418.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vernal Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Vernal Middle 95th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Vernal Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Vernal Middle

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Rank History for all students at Vernal Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 38.34 156th 200 22.0%
2009 52.21 122nd 205 40.5%
2010 44.57 142nd 201 29.4%
2011 71.54 45th 222 79.7%
2012 64.89 92nd 238 61.3%
2013 61.85 115th 243 52.7%
2014 36.51 133rd 185 28.1%
2015 44.84 121st 210 42.4%
2016 52.78 108th 209 48.3%
2017 53.97 104th 206 49.5%
2018 37.12 116th 172 32.6%
2019 37.79 147th 222 33.8%
2021 52.04 97th 213 54.5%
2022 57.88 91st 209 56.5%
2023 46.61 116th 216 46.3%
2024 52.54 95th 210 54.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vernal Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 71.83 30th 133 77.4%
2023 47.29 72nd 138 47.8%
2024 59.33 54th 141 61.7%
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Rank History for White students at Vernal Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.05 104th 191 45.5%
2023 36.64 130th 191 31.9%
2024 40.74 111th 183 39.3%
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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 Vernal Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 767 0 1 8 5 n/a n/a 0 781
1989 779 2 0 11 7 n/a n/a 0 799
1990 778 1 0 14 7 n/a n/a 0 800
1991 841 0 1 16 20 n/a n/a 0 878
1992 908 1 2 29 15 n/a n/a 0 955
1993 915 1 1 31 25 n/a n/a 0 973
1994 935 2 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 946
1995 889 1 1 8 26 n/a n/a 0 925
1996 889 1 1 8 26 n/a n/a 0 925
1997 828 1 5 21 45 n/a n/a 0 900
1998 779 2 4 21 42 n/a n/a 0 848
1999 765 2 7 24 38 n/a n/a 0 836
2000 761 2 6 19 31 n/a n/a 0 819
2001 701 3 5 18 20 n/a n/a 0 747
2002 725 0 9 17 34 n/a n/a 0 785
2003 725 0 9 17 34 n/a n/a 0 785
2004 723 1 4 26 37 n/a n/a 0 791
2005 723 3 4 32 37 n/a n/a 0 799
2006 693 2 2 32 36 n/a n/a 0 765
2007 689 1 5 38 27 n/a n/a 0 760
2008 701 5 7 41 30 n/a n/a 0 784
2009 699 5 2 37 31 n/a n/a 0 774
2010 765 2 7 46 40 n/a n/a 27 887
2011 804 0 1 54 21 3 12 0 895
2012 786 4 1 72 22 28 15 0 928
2013 835 4 5 91 24 3 15 0 977
2014 883 4 4 97 28 2 20 0 1038
2015 935 4 9 102 36 8 15 0 1109
2016 690 3 4 94 15 4 10 0 820
2017 676 2 5 78 18 4 13 0 796
2018 702 3 4 95 19 0 15 0 838
2019 737 0 3 94 26 2 15 0 877
2020 760 1 0 93 22 3 17 0 896
2021 590 2 3 86 15 2 21 0 719
2022 690 2 3 96 24 4 17 0 836
2023 700 4 6 96 22 5 16 0 849

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 Vernal Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 781 38.5 20.2 n/a
1989 799 36.0 22.1 n/a
1990 800 35.5 22.5 22.4
1991 878 36.0 24.3 22.9
1992 955 40.1 23.8 23.8
1993 973 38.8 25.1 26.2
1994 946 40.8 23.2 27
1995 925 43.1 21.5 29.7
1996 925 43.1 21.5 29.7
1997 900 40.2 22.4 29.9
1998 848 38.5 22.0 24.8
1999 836 40.8 20.5 40.7
2000 819 40.0 20.5 40.3
2001 747 40.8 18.3 42.7
2002 785 38.3 20.5 44.6
2003 785 38.3 20.5 44.6
2004 791 35.8 22.1 42.5
2005 799 34.5 23.2 45.1
2006 765 38.0 20.1 40.5
2007 760 36.9 20.6 0.5
2008 784 34.3 22.9 33
2009 774 72.9 17.7 31.5
2010 887 31.5 28.0 49.3
2011 895 33.2 26.9 48.2
2012 928 38.1 24.3 53.1
2013 977 40.7 23.9 84.1
2014 1038 43.4 23.8 37.9
2015 1109 n/a n/a 33.3
2016 820 n/a n/a 45.2
2017 796 43.4 18.3 49.6
2018 838 n/a n/a 48
2019 877 39.8 21.9 44.1
2020 896 39.4 22.7 46.1
2021 719 n/a n/a 40.3
2022 836 39.0 21.4 35.3
2023 849 38.4 22.0 42.3

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 Vernal Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 781 38.5 20.2 n/a
1989 799 36.0 22.1 n/a
1990 800 35.5 22.5 22.4
1991 878 36.0 24.3 22.9
1992 955 40.1 23.8 23.8
1993 973 38.8 25.1 26.2
1994 946 40.8 23.2 27
1995 925 43.1 21.5 29.7
1996 925 43.1 21.5 29.7
1997 900 40.2 22.4 29.9
1998 848 38.5 22.0 24.8
1999 836 40.8 20.5 40.7
2000 819 40.0 20.5 40.3
2001 747 40.8 18.3 42.7
2002 785 38.3 20.5 44.6
2003 785 38.3 20.5 44.6
2004 791 35.8 22.1 42.5
2005 799 34.5 23.2 45.1
2006 765 38.0 20.1 40.5
2007 760 36.9 20.6 0.5
2008 784 34.3 22.9 33
2009 774 72.9 17.7 31.5
2010 887 31.5 28.0 49.3
2011 895 33.2 26.9 48.2
2012 928 38.1 24.3 53.1
2013 977 40.7 23.9 84.1
2014 1038 43.4 23.8 37.9
2015 1109 n/a n/a 33.3
2016 820 n/a n/a 45.2
2017 796 43.4 18.3 49.6
2018 838 n/a n/a 48
2019 877 39.8 21.9 44.1
2020 896 39.4 22.7 46.1
2021 719 n/a n/a 40.3
2022 836 39.0 21.4 35.3
2023 849 38.4 22.0 42.3

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 Vernal Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $512 (6.1%) $7,906 (93.9%) $8,418

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Vernal 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 147th of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 116th of 216 Middle schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vernal Middle)33.834.6
 0.8%
   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 (Vernal Middle)24.621.9
 2.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Uintah District)35.119.8
 15.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Vernal Middle)59.148.5
 10.6%
   6th Grade Science (Uintah District)61.345.1
 16.2%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vernal Middle)39.244.6
 5.4%
   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 (Vernal Middle)43.650.7
 7.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Uintah District)39.142.2
 3.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (Vernal Middle)51.461.5
 10.1%
   7th Grade Science (Uintah District)4451.1
 7.1%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vernal Middle)37.334.9
 2.4%
   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 (Vernal Middle)32.130.2
 1.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Uintah District)3432.5
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (Vernal Middle)37.150.2
 13.1%
   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 Students877849
 3.2%
African American04
American Indian2622
 15.4%
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic9496
 2.1%
Pacific Islander25
 150%
White737700
 5%
Two or More Races1516
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.1%42.3%
 1.8%

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 849 students attended Vernal Middle.

Students at Vernal Middle are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Vernal Middle ranks 95th of 210 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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