Serving 1,070 students in grades 7-9, Spanish Fork Jr 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 30% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 1,070 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spanish Fork Jr High serves the northwest part of Spanish Fork, UT, covering an area of approximately 54.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spanish Fork Jr High School's student population of 1,070 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,070 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Spanish Fork Jr 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 Spanish Fork Jr High School is 0.36, 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
#656 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
21%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
69%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.7%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
23%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-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 Spanish Fork Jr High School's ranking?
Spanish Fork Jr High School is ranked #656 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Spanish Fork Jr High School often compared to?
Spanish Fork Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like American Leadership Academy, Mapleton Junior High School, Spanish Fork High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Spanish Fork Jr High School?
1,070 students attend Spanish Fork Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Spanish Fork Jr High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spanish Fork Jr High School?
Spanish Fork Jr High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Spanish Fork Jr High School offer ?
Spanish Fork Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Spanish Fork Jr High School part of?
Spanish Fork Jr High School is part of Nebo School District.
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