Serving 1,256 students in grades 6-10, Diamond Fork Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
1,256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
49 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#649 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
80%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diamond Fork Junior High School's ranking?
Diamond Fork Junior High School is ranked #649 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Diamond Fork Junior High School?
1,256 students attend Diamond Fork Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Diamond Fork Junior High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Diamond Fork Junior High School offer ?
Diamond Fork Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Diamond Fork Junior High School part of?
Diamond Fork Junior High School is part of Nebo School District.
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