Is Wahlquist Junior High a good school?

Wahlquist Junior High ranks 109 th of 210 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wahlquist Junior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,260 students attended Wahlquist Junior High.

What is the racial makeup of Wahlquist Junior High?

Students at Wahlquist Junior High are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Wahlquist Junior High attend?

Students who attend Wahlquist Junior High usually go on to attend Fremont High

Wahlquist Junior High

Summary:

Wahlquist Junior High is a public middle school located in Farr West, Utah, serving grades 7-9 with a student population of 1,260. The school is part of the Weber District, which is ranked 60 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wahlquist Junior High consistently outperforms the Weber District and the state of Utah in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Wahlquist Junior High had 53.8% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in RISE/Mathematics, compared to 39.2% for the Weber District and 44.5% for the state. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with only 12.06% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly lower than nearby schools like Roy Junior High (36.81%), T.H. Bell Junior High (41.79%), and Mount Ogden Junior High (31.35%).

Wahlquist Junior High has consistently ranked in the top half of Utah middle schools, with a ranking of 109 out of 210 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. This places the school in the top 50% of middle schools in the state, which is a notable achievement. However, the school could benefit from addressing its lack of racial diversity, as it has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.19%) compared to nearby schools, and exploring ways to optimize its student-teacher ratio of 24.4 to provide more individualized support to students.

Detail:

Public 7-9

2656 N 2400 W
Farr West, UT 84404

(801) 452-4640

District: Weber District

SchoolDigger Rank:
109^th of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,453

Students who attend Wahlquist Junior High usually attend:

High:

Fremont High

Feeder schools for Wahlquist Junior High:

Elementary:	Farr West School
	Plain City School
	Silver Ridge Elementary
	West Weber School

Student/teacher ratio: 24.4

Number of students: 1,260

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.2%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.1%

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Compare Details Wahlquist Junior High ranks worse than 51.9% of middle schools in Utah. It also ranks 2^nd among 9 ranked middle schools in the Weber District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.41. (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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wahlquist Junior High is $7,453, which is the lowest among 9 middle schools in the Weber District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wahlquist Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Wahlquist Junior High 109^th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Wahlquist Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Weber District:

SchoolDigger ranks Weber District 60^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Wahlquist Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	37.21	159^th	200	20.5%
2009	43.44	148^th	205	27.8%
2010	40.70	158^th	201	21.4%
2011	54.95	126^th	222	43.2%
2012	53.09	152^nd	238	36.1%
2013	49.10	163^rd	243	32.9%
2014	46.23	110^th	185	40.5%
2015	42.72	125^th	210	40.5%
2016	44.83	127^th	209	39.2%
2017	45.25	125^th	206	39.3%
2018	46.15	98^th	172	43.0%
2019	32.60	161^st	222	27.5%
2021	35.72	140^th	213	34.3%
2022	27.90	153^rd	209	26.8%
2023	37.32	149^th	216	31.0%
2024	48.41	109^th	210	48.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wahlquist Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	33.15	90^th	133	32.3%
2023	48.53	67^th	138	51.4%
2024	66.66	42^nd	141	70.2%

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Rank History for White students at Wahlquist Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	16.48	165^th	191	13.6%
2023	22.51	157^th	191	17.8%
2024	32.28	134^th	183	26.8%

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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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by a parent
Friday, February 17, 2017

Teachers dont seem to be happy to be there.
When you ask about your child or why something is going on they act like your wasting their time. Not saying all are that way but 80 of my daughters teachers just seem rude and don't care Close Quote

Enrollment information for Wahlquist Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	789	0	4	18	6	n/a	n/a	0	817
1989	883	1	6	16	4	n/a	n/a	0	910
1990	940	1	5	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	966
1991	1027	0	5	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	1054
1992	1060	0	3	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	1089
1993	1132	1	5	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	1158
1994	1211	1	3	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	1236
1995	1096	2	3	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	1124
1996	1096	2	3	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	1124
1997	1090	5	5	30	2	n/a	n/a	0	1132
1998	1015	5	9	64	2	n/a	n/a	0	1095
1999	897	1	9	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	922
2000	813	2	10	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	834
2001	779	1	9	11	7	n/a	n/a	0	807
2002	770	5	9	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	809
2003	770	5	9	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	809
2004	670	4	5	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	706
2005	819	2	9	33	5	n/a	n/a	0	868
2006	843	6	9	46	5	n/a	n/a	0	909
2007	815	7	10	52	12	n/a	n/a	0	896
2008	828	12	5	60	5	n/a	n/a	9	919
2009	838	8	4	58	4	n/a	n/a	7	919
2010	862	5	8	64	3	n/a	n/a	18	960
2011	843	9	11	84	9	9	0	0	965
2012	880	3	11	78	4	10	12	0	998
2013	893	3	8	81	3	8	6	0	1002
2014	931	5	12	82	5	4	12	0	1051
2015	980	9	9	87	5	8	17	0	1115
2016	1024	9	6	89	7	9	17	0	1161
2017	1019	9	4	92	4	10	21	0	1159
2018	970	3	3	53	2	10	19	0	1060
2019	1029	4	3	61	2	10	19	0	1128
2020	1067	3	2	64	0	6	23	0	1165
2021	1122	6	3	75	0	2	23	0	1231
2022	1126	3	2	75	0	3	21	0	1230
2023	1149	9	3	69	0	5	25	0	1260

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wahlquist Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	817	40.2	20.3	n/a
1989	910	39.4	23.0	n/a
1990	966	39.0	24.7	8.3
1991	1054	38.3	27.5	8.8
1992	1089	40.1	27.1	10.5
1993	1158	43.2	26.8	13.9
1994	1236	45.8	27.0	13
1995	1124	48.3	23.3	9.9
1996	1124	48.3	23.3	9.9
1997	1132	46.6	24.3	9.2
1998	1095	46.0	23.8	7.8
1999	922	42.3	21.8	17.7
2000	834	42.2	19.8	19.2
2001	807	35.1	23.0	20.1
2002	809	33.9	23.9	21
2003	809	33.9	23.9	21
2004	706	32.6	21.7	25.1
2005	868	37.3	23.3	22.5
2006	909	41.0	22.2	22.6
2007	896	36.9	24.3	1.9
2008	919	33.7	27.3	25.1
2009	919	45.3	24.1	24.5
2010	960	36.3	26.3	31.1
2011	965	35.7	26.9	28.9
2012	998	39.5	25.2	40.8
2013	1002	38.4	26.0	49.2
2014	1051	39.4	26.6	26.1
2015	1115	n/a	n/a	24.8
2016	1161	n/a	n/a	24.5
2017	1159	39.4	29.3	25
2018	1060	n/a	n/a	16
2019	1128	48.9	23.0	15.5
2020	1165	50.8	22.9	14.3
2021	1231	n/a	n/a	13.7
2022	1230	53.2	23.0	14.5
2023	1260	51.4	24.4	12.1

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 Wahlquist Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	817	40.2	20.3	n/a
1989	910	39.4	23.0	n/a
1990	966	39.0	24.7	8.3
1991	1054	38.3	27.5	8.8
1992	1089	40.1	27.1	10.5
1993	1158	43.2	26.8	13.9
1994	1236	45.8	27.0	13
1995	1124	48.3	23.3	9.9
1996	1124	48.3	23.3	9.9
1997	1132	46.6	24.3	9.2
1998	1095	46.0	23.8	7.8
1999	922	42.3	21.8	17.7
2000	834	42.2	19.8	19.2
2001	807	35.1	23.0	20.1
2002	809	33.9	23.9	21
2003	809	33.9	23.9	21
2004	706	32.6	21.7	25.1
2005	868	37.3	23.3	22.5
2006	909	41.0	22.2	22.6
2007	896	36.9	24.3	1.9
2008	919	33.7	27.3	25.1
2009	919	45.3	24.1	24.5
2010	960	36.3	26.3	31.1
2011	965	35.7	26.9	28.9
2012	998	39.5	25.2	40.8
2013	1002	38.4	26.0	49.2
2014	1051	39.4	26.6	26.1
2015	1115	n/a	n/a	24.8
2016	1161	n/a	n/a	24.5
2017	1159	39.4	29.3	25
2018	1060	n/a	n/a	16
2019	1128	48.9	23.0	15.5
2020	1165	50.8	22.9	14.3
2021	1231	n/a	n/a	13.7
2022	1230	53.2	23.0	14.5
2023	1260	51.4	24.4	12.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wahlquist Junior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$394 (5.3%)	$7,060 (94.7%)	$7,453

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wahlquist Junior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 161^st of 222 Middle schools	Ranks 149^th of 216 Middle schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wahlquist Junior High)	31.5	35.6	4.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Weber District)	34.5	34	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	44.1	41.4	2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wahlquist Junior High)	44.4	46.4	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Weber District)	38.8	40	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	45.2	44.9	0.3%
7th Grade Science (Wahlquist Junior High)	33.5	37.8	4.3%
7th Grade Science (Weber District)	31.8	36.6	4.8%
7th Grade Science (Utah)	44.5	45.5	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wahlquist Junior High)	29.9	33.4	3.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Weber District)	30.9	30.3	0.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	43.3	41.8	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wahlquist Junior High)	42.6	36.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Weber District)	29.6	29.3	0.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	42.7	38.2	4.5%
8th Grade Science (Wahlquist Junior High)	40.8	36	4.8%
8th Grade Science (Weber District)	35.3	35.1	0.2%
8th Grade Science (Utah)	49.2	48.5	0.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Wahlquist Junior High)	40.5	40.5
9th Grade English Language Arts (Weber District)	42.8	38.7	4.1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.2	44	4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Wahlquist Junior High)	55.2	45.6	9.6%
9th Grade Mathematics (Weber District)	40.7	33.5	7.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	43.6	32.8	10.8%
9th Grade Science (Wahlquist Junior High)	32.1	47.7	15.6%
9th Grade Science (Weber District)	30.3	37.1	6.8%
9th Grade Science (Utah)	36.2	38.1	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1128	1260	11.7%
African American	4	9	125%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	61	69	13.1%
Pacific Islander	10	5	50%
White	1029	1149	11.7%
Two or More Races	19	25	31.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.5%	12.1%	3.5%

Schools Near Wahlquist Junior High

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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 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wahlquist Junior High	Public	7-9	2656 N 2400 W	Farr West	84404	Weber County	Weber District	No	No	No	No	(801) 452-4640	1,260	51	24.4	12.1%	1,149 (91.2%)	9 (0.7%)	69 (5.5%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.4%)	25 (2.0%)	48.4	109^th of 210 public middle schools	48.1%		37.3	149^th of 216 public middle schools	31.0%	40	45.1	47.0	52.3	43.2	39.4	53.8	34.4	43.7	42.4	$7,453	$394	$7,060
Orion Junior High	Public	7-9	370 W 2000 N	Harrisville	84414	Weber County	Weber District	No	No	No	No	(801) 452-4700	1,063	46	22.9	18.8%	875 (82.3%)	2 (0.2%)	146 (13.7%)	18 (1.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (1.7%)	43.7	125^th of 210 public middle schools	40.5%		55.5	90^th of 216 public middle schools	58.3%	35	42.5	39.3	45.2	33.6	47.0	39.9	32.1	36.6	53.8	$7,627	$381	$7,246
North Ogden Junior High	Public	7-9	575 E 2900 N	Ogden	84414	Weber County	Weber District	No	No	No	No	(801) 452-4800	936	42	22.3	17.4%	799 (85.4%)	4 (0.4%)	95 (10.1%)	12 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	21 (2.2%)	40.1	135^th of 210 public middle schools	35.7%		35.8	151^st of 216 public middle schools	30.1%	16	49.0	45.1	53.4	36.7	37.4	46.8	34.9	38.8	42.5	$8,112	$376	$7,736
Weber Online 7-8	Public, Virtual	7-8	330 N 975 W	Pleasant View	84414	Weber County	Weber District	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(801) 622-3580	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Highland Junior High	Public	7-9	325 Gramercy Ave	Ogden	84404	Weber County	Ogden City District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 737-7700	715	36	20.0		225 (31.5%)	9 (1.3%)	444 (62.1%)	5 (0.7%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	24 (3.4%)	1.4	209^th of 210 public middle schools	0.5%		1.7	215^th of 216 public middle schools	0.5%	6	15.8	11.1	15.1	13.4	15.4	6.5	5.3	4.9	11.1	$9,507	$1,507	$8,000
Mound Fort Junior High	Public	7-9	1396 Liberty Ave	Ogden	84404	Weber County	Ogden City District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 737-7800	627	32	19.4	97.6%	236 (37.6%)	23 (3.7%)	321 (51.2%)	4 (0.6%)	13 (2.1%)	6 (1.0%)	24 (3.8%)	10.2	193^rd of 210 public middle schools	8.1%		10.2	197^th of 216 public middle schools	8.8%	4	16.6	11.7	26.4	30.7	21.9	22.3	16.7	25.3	23.5	$10,026	$1,578	$8,448
Mount Ogden Junior High	Public	7-9	3260 Harrison Blvd	Ogden	84403	Weber County	Ogden City District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 737-8600	858	37	22.9	31.4%	438 (51.0%)	20 (2.3%)	341 (39.7%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.8%)	45 (5.2%)	24.4	163^rd of 210 public middle schools	22.4%		19.2	176^th of 216 public middle schools	18.5%	13	26.9	17.4	22.8	35.3	34.8	34.1	28.4	31.0	31.0	$8,958	$1,245	$7,713
Sand Ridge Junior High	Public	7-9	2075 W 4600 S	Roy	84067	Weber County	Weber District	No	No	No	No	(801) 476-5320	857	43	20.0	40.0%	603 (70.4%)	11 (1.3%)	188 (21.9%)	15 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.6%)	32 (3.7%)	15.3	179^th of 210 public middle schools	14.8%		9.8	199^th of 216 public middle schools	7.9%	20	22.6	19.9	27.2	33.9	21.9	25.0	17.3	31.7	33.1	$8,354	$526	$7,828
Rocky Mountain Junior High	Public	7-9	4350 W 4800 S	West Haven	84401	Weber County	Weber District	No	No	No	No	(801) 476-5220	1,225	52	23.6	16.7%	1,031 (84.2%)	15 (1.2%)	135 (11.0%)	7 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	31 (2.5%)	32	145^th of 210 public middle schools	31.0%		43.7	129^th of 216 public middle schools	40.3%	16	39.9	36.0	35.1	32.8	28.4	50.9	37.7	36.4	24.0	$7,681	$397	$7,284
Roy Junior High	Public	7-9	5400 S 2100 W	Roy	84067	Weber County	Weber District	No	No	No	No	(801) 476-5260	1,008	45	22.5	36.8%	697 (69.1%)	12 (1.2%)	237 (23.5%)	13 (1.3%)	5 (0.5%)	13 (1.3%)	31 (3.1%)	20.5	174^th of 210 public middle schools	17.1%		19	178^th of 216 public middle schools	17.6%	4	28.2	21.3	34.8	26.0	34.6	24.0	26.4	33.7	38.0	$8,431	$374	$8,057

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