Serving 579 students in grades 6-8, Uintah 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 31% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Vernal Jr. High's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Vernal, UT, covering approximately 4,499 square miles. Families can expect typical drive times of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 43.6 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge located 73.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Uintah Middle School's student population of 579 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
579 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Success for Every Student
School Rankings
Uintah Middle 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 Uintah Middle School is 0.41, 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
#579 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
9%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Uintah Middle School's ranking?
Uintah Middle School is ranked #579 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Uintah Middle School often compared to?
Uintah Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vernal Middle School, Terra Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Uintah Middle School?
579 students attend Uintah Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Uintah Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 2% 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 Uintah Middle School?
Uintah Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Uintah Middle School offer ?
Uintah Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Uintah Middle School part of?
Uintah Middle School is part of Uintah School District.
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