Serving 1,312 students in grades 7-9, Mapleton 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 is 33% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). 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 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mapleton Junior High serves the northeast part of its school district in Mapleton, UT, covering an area of approximately 142.9 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 18.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mapleton Junior High School's student population of 1,312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,312 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
SCC is a wonderful program that allows parents and school employees to work together to improve our school.
School Rankings
Mapleton Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mapleton Junior High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#534 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mapleton Junior High School's ranking?
Mapleton Junior High School is ranked #534 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Mapleton Junior High School often compared to?
Mapleton Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spanish Fork Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Mapleton Junior High School?
1,312 students attend Mapleton Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mapleton Junior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mapleton Junior High School?
Mapleton Junior High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mapleton Junior High School offer ?
Mapleton Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Mapleton Junior High School part of?
Mapleton Junior High School is part of Nebo School District.
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