Mt. Nebo Middle School

851 W. 450 South
Payson, UT 84651
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,121 students in grades 6-7, Mt. Nebo Middle 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 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-7
  • Enrollment: 1,121 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mt. Nebo Middle School's student population of 1,121 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
1,121 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Mt. Nebo Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Nebo Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (UT)
#783 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
27%
39%
26%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
78%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
22%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mt. Nebo Middle School's ranking?
Mt. Nebo Middle School is ranked #783 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Mt. Nebo Middle School?
1,121 students attend Mt. Nebo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mt. Nebo Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Nebo Middle School?
Mt. Nebo Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mt. Nebo Middle School offer ?
Mt. Nebo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Mt. Nebo Middle School part of?
Mt. Nebo Middle School is part of Nebo School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-7
  • Enrollment: 1,121 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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