J.R. Smith School

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J.R. Smith School ranks 150 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

J.R. Smith School is an elementary school located in Heber City, Utah, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 665 students. The school is part of the Wasatch District, which is ranked 19 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

J.R. Smith School has shown strong academic performance, ranking 135 out of 561 Utah elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores in RISE assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally higher than the state averages. Additionally, J.R. Smith School has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 26.27% to 42.83% over the past three school years. However, the school faces competition from nearby high-performing schools, such as Parley's Park School and McPolin School, which have even higher statewide rankings and test scores.

While J.R. Smith School's academic performance is noteworthy, especially among its White student population, the school's spending per student ($10,339 in 2018-2019) is lower than some of the nearby schools, such as Parley's Park School ($15,688) and McPolin School ($19,031), which have higher per-student spending. Exploring strategies to improve the performance of non-White student subgroups and further enhance the school's overall academic excellence could be areas of focus for the school's leadership and the Wasatch District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

235 E 500 N
Heber City, UT 84032

(435) 654-2201

District: Wasatch District

SchoolDigger Rank:
150^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,339

Students who attend J.R. Smith School usually attend:

Middle:	Timpanogos Middle School
High:	Wasatch High

Student/teacher ratio: 22.0

Number of students: 672

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.2%

Hispanic:

33.5%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details J.R. Smith School ranks better than 73.3% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Wasatch District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.62. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.2%), Hispanic (33.5%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J.R. Smith School is 22. 4 elementary schools in the Wasatch District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare J.R. Smith School employs 30.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at J.R. Smith School is $10,339, which is the 3^rd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Wasatch District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

J.R. Smith School:

SchoolDigger ranks J.R. Smith School 150^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See J.R. Smith School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Wasatch District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wasatch District 19^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for J.R. Smith School

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Rank History for all students at J.R. Smith School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	65.73	166^th	498	66.7%
2009	57.25	244^th	509	52.1%
2010	79.58	59^th	518	88.6%
2011	79.75	69^th	563	87.7%
2012	71.14	162^nd	579	72.0%
2013	69.24	166^th	576	71.2%
2014	65.85	155^th	509	69.5%
2015	66.58	173^rd	537	67.8%
2016	41.06	334^th	533	37.3%
2017	33.80	368^th	526	30.0%
2018	32.51	375^th	528	29.0%
2019	57.49	241^st	572	57.9%
2021	53.56	275^th	559	50.8%
2022	63.31	195^th	551	64.6%
2023	72.14	135^th	561	75.9%
2024	71.62	150^th	561	73.3%

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Rank History for White students at J.R. Smith School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	68.49	122^nd	435	72.0%
2023	82.31	44^th	428	89.7%
2024	83.17	42^nd	429	90.2%

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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 J.R. Smith School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	639	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	645
1989	622	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	627
1990	589	0	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	595
1991	570	0	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	577
1992	563	0	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	571
1993	535	0	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	541
1994	560	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
1995	624	6	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	637
1996	624	6	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	637
1997	633	6	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	644
1998	514	3	0	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	534
1999	524	2	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	540
2000	531	0	0	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
2001	493	0	0	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	536
2002	527	0	1	56	1	n/a	n/a	0	585
2003	527	0	1	56	1	n/a	n/a	0	585
2004	582	1	1	74	2	n/a	n/a	0	660
2005	595	1	1	74	1	n/a	n/a	0	672
2006	608	2	2	86	2	n/a	n/a	0	700
2007	438	4	3	73	4	n/a	n/a	0	522
2008	463	1	3	107	4	n/a	n/a	0	578
2009	471	1	2	113	5	n/a	n/a	0	592
2010	312	3	1	69	2	n/a	n/a	107	494
2011	356	5	6	87	2	0	8	0	464
2012	392	0	1	78	1	0	1	0	473
2013	372	3	3	96	0	0	5	0	479
2014	382	2	4	94	0	7	5	0	494
2015	369	2	4	121	1	2	3	0	502
2016	392	1	3	134	0	0	3	0	533
2017	402	1	2	139	1	1	5	0	551
2018	450	5	2	213	0	0	9	0	679
2019	432	4	2	222	0	0	12	0	672
2020	435	4	0	202	0	0	11	0	652
2021	342	3	1	181	1	0	9	0	537
2022	446	5	1	226	1	0	10	0	689
2023	441	4	2	210	1	0	7	0	665
2024	425	5	4	225	1	0	12	0	672

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at J.R. Smith School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	645	26.0	24.8	n/a
1989	627	26.4	23.7	n/a
1990	595	22.2	26.8	22.2
1991	577	21.8	26.4	14.9
1992	571	23.0	24.8	19.3
1993	541	23.7	22.8	18.1
1994	565	24.9	22.7	18.2
1995	637	26.8	23.8	15.2
1996	637	26.8	23.8	15.2
1997	644	30.8	20.9	14.3
1998	534	22.8	23.4	13.3
1999	540	22.8	23.7	16.3
2000	565	29.3	19.3	17
2001	536	26.6	20.2	16.2
2002	585	24.1	24.3	18.1
2003	585	24.1	24.3	18.1
2004	660	26.8	24.6	25.2
2005	672	28.9	23.3	26
2006	700	35.0	20.0	27.1
2007	522	30.8	16.9	39.3
2008	578	25.8	22.4	30.4
2009	592	26.1	16.7	35.3
2010	494	24.6	20.0	53.7
2011	464	23.7	19.5	40.1
2012	473	24.5	19.2	52.2
2013	479	25.2	18.9	95.6
2014	494	26.5	18.6	47
2015	502	n/a	n/a	49.6
2016	533	n/a	n/a	51
2017	551	26.5	20.7	55.9
2018	679	n/a	n/a	51.8
2019	672	32.5	20.6	51.8
2020	652	34.0	19.1	49.2
2021	537	n/a	n/a	42.8
2022	689	29.8	23.1	26.3
2023	665	30.5	21.8	35
2024	672	30.5	22.0	35.7

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 J.R. Smith School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	645	26.0	24.8	n/a
1989	627	26.4	23.7	n/a
1990	595	22.2	26.8	22.2
1991	577	21.8	26.4	14.9
1992	571	23.0	24.8	19.3
1993	541	23.7	22.8	18.1
1994	565	24.9	22.7	18.2
1995	637	26.8	23.8	15.2
1996	637	26.8	23.8	15.2
1997	644	30.8	20.9	14.3
1998	534	22.8	23.4	13.3
1999	540	22.8	23.7	16.3
2000	565	29.3	19.3	17
2001	536	26.6	20.2	16.2
2002	585	24.1	24.3	18.1
2003	585	24.1	24.3	18.1
2004	660	26.8	24.6	25.2
2005	672	28.9	23.3	26
2006	700	35.0	20.0	27.1
2007	522	30.8	16.9	39.3
2008	578	25.8	22.4	30.4
2009	592	26.1	16.7	35.3
2010	494	24.6	20.0	53.7
2011	464	23.7	19.5	40.1
2012	473	24.5	19.2	52.2
2013	479	25.2	18.9	95.6
2014	494	26.5	18.6	47
2015	502	n/a	n/a	49.6
2016	533	n/a	n/a	51
2017	551	26.5	20.7	55.9
2018	679	n/a	n/a	51.8
2019	672	32.5	20.6	51.8
2020	652	34.0	19.1	49.2
2021	537	n/a	n/a	42.8
2022	689	29.8	23.1	26.3
2023	665	30.5	21.8	35
2024	672	30.5	22.0	35.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for J.R. Smith School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$606 (5.9%)	$9,733 (94.1%)	$10,339

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J.R. Smith 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 241^st of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 135^th of 561 Elementary schools	18.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (J.R. Smith School)	44.7	56	11.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch District)	49	61.6	12.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (J.R. Smith School)	55.3	62.7	7.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wasatch District)	59.1	66.4	7.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (J.R. Smith School)	55.9	57.7	1.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch District)	52.8	61.3	8.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (J.R. Smith School)	60.2	61.9	1.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wasatch District)	50.6	72.1	21.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (J.R. Smith School)	59.1	56.5	2.6%
4th Grade Science (Wasatch District)	60.5	63	2.5%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (J.R. Smith School)	41	55.8	14.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch District)	50.5	56.5	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (J.R. Smith School)	41	53.8	12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wasatch District)	49.3	52.9	3.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (J.R. Smith School)	56.2	54.9	1.3%
5th Grade Science (Wasatch District)	56.2	56.5	0.3%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	672	665	1%
African American	4	4
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	222	210	5.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	432	441	2.1%
Two or More Races	12	7	41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.8%	35%	16.7%

Schools Near J.R. Smith School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
J.R. Smith School	Public	PK, KG-5	235 E 500 N	Heber City	84032	Wasatch County	Wasatch District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 654-2201	672	31	22.0	35.7%	425 (63.2%)	5 (0.7%)	225 (33.5%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.8%)	71.6	150^th of 561 public elementary schools	73.3%		72.1	135^th of 561 public elementary schools	75.9%	15	57.4	43.1	61.5	74.7	64.8	61.8	45.1	59.2	$10,339	$606	$9,733
Wasatch Learning Academy	Public, Virtual	K-8	101 E 200 N	Heber City	84032	Wasatch County	Wasatch District	No	No	Yes	No	(435) 654-6010	1,463	12	125.4	20.0%	1,291 (88.2%)	1 (0.1%)	100 (6.8%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	7 (0.5%)	56 (3.8%)								(n/a)									$4,565	$448	$4,118
Heber Valley School	Public	PK, KG-5	730 S 600 W	Heber City	84032	Wasatch County	Wasatch District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 654-0112	555	32	17.3	47.6%	329 (59.3%)	3 (0.5%)	209 (37.7%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	42.6	335^th of 561 public elementary schools	40.3%		32.7	377^th of 561 public elementary schools	32.8%	42	47.6	38.8	34.7	56.6	46.0	42.0	38.8	47.8	$11,103	$609	$10,495
Old Mill School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 E 980 S	Heber City	84032	Wasatch County	Wasatch District	No	No	No	No	(435) 657-3130	792	42	19.0	18.4%	683 (86.2%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (10.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	21 (2.7%)	95	12^th of 561 public elementary schools	97.9%		95.2	12^th of 561 public elementary schools	97.9%		85.7	74.8	80.9	85.8	73.2	82.9	68.3	73.1	$9,881	$570	$9,311
Daniels Canyon School	Public	PK, KG-5	688 East Wheeler Rd	Heber City	84032	Wasatch County	Wasatch District	No	No	No	No	(435) 654-6900	601	34	17.9	30.8%	404 (67.2%)	0 (0.0%)	184 (30.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	77.9	105^th of 561 public elementary schools	81.3%		72.5	134^th of 561 public elementary schools	76.1%	29	51.1	64.6	52.4	60.1	74.1	60.0	71.3	59.6	$11,341	$707	$10,634
Midway School	Public	PK, KG-5	225 S 100 E	Midway	84049	Wasatch County	Wasatch District	No	No	No	No	(435) 654-0472	649	33	19.9	17.4%	550 (84.7%)	4 (0.6%)	65 (10.0%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	19 (2.9%)	93.3	17^th of 561 public elementary schools	97.0%		88.6	39^th of 561 public elementary schools	93.0%	22	71.3	67.6	81.5	76.9	77.8	72.6	68.5	72.6	$9,816	$519	$9,297
Soldier Hollow Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3444 West 3000 South	Heber City	84032	Wasatch County	Soldier Hollow Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(435) 654-1347	333	19	17.0	2.1%	288 (86.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)								(n/a)	50.0			50.0					$7,636	$215	$7,421
South Summit Preschool	Public	PK	375 E 300 S	Kamas	84036	Summit County	South Summit District	No	No	No	No	(435) 783-4301	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
South Summit School	Public	PK, KG-4	535 E 300 S	Kamas	84036	Summit County	South Summit District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 783-4318	516	27	18.7	20.5%	433 (83.9%)	2 (0.4%)	76 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	39	356^th of 561 public elementary schools	36.5%		25.6	423^rd of 561 public elementary schools	24.6%	67	33.0	47.8		37.8	50.5		41.6		$10,009	$740	$9,268
MPES Preschool	Public	PK	2700 Kearns Blvd.	Park City	84060	Summit County	Park City District	No	No	No	No	(435) 645-5600	44	0		11.4%	34 (77.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (11.4%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.1%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about J.R. Smith School

Is J.R. Smith School a good school?

J.R. Smith School ranks 150^th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is J.R. Smith School in?

Wasatch District

How many students attend J.R. Smith School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 672 students attended J.R. Smith School.

What is the racial makeup of J.R. Smith School?

Students at J.R. Smith School are 63% White, 33% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of J.R. Smith School attend?

Students who attend J.R. Smith School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Timpanogos Middle School
High : Wasatch High

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