Serving 1,165 students in grades 8-9, Box Elder Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 1,165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Box Elder Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Box Elder Middle School's student population of 1,165 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
1,165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Box Elder Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Box Elder Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#299 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
83%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Box Elder Middle School's ranking?
Box Elder Middle School is ranked #299 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Box Elder Middle School?
1,165 students attend Box Elder Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Box Elder Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Box Elder Middle School?
Box Elder Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Box Elder Middle School offer ?
Box Elder Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Box Elder Middle School part of?
Box Elder Middle School is part of Box Elder School District.
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