600 S 820 E
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Spanish Fork Junior High School serves 1,265 students in grades 7-9.
Spanish Fork Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 1,265 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in UT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Spanish Fork Junior High School's student population of 1,265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,265 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Spanish Fork Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Spanish Fork Junior High School is 0.27, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (UT)
Overall Testing Rank
#576 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
10%
18%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
85%
73%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.27
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Spanish Fork Junior High School often compared to?

Spanish Fork Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like American Leadership Academy by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

37% 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 Spanish Fork Junior High School?

1,265 students attend Spanish Fork Junior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of Spanish Fork Junior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What grades does Spanish Fork Junior High School offer ?

Spanish Fork Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9

What school district is Spanish Fork Junior High School part of?

Spanish Fork Junior High School is part of Nebo School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 1,265 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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