Box Elder Middle

Summary:

Box Elder Middle is a public secondary school in Brigham City, Utah, serving grades 8-9 with a total enrollment of 1,153 students. The school is part of the Box Elder School District, which is ranked 57th out of 98 districts in the state.

Academically, Box Elder Middle excels in mathematics and science proficiency, with 8th-grade students outperforming the district and state averages. However, the school struggles in English Language Arts, with 8th-grade proficiency rates lower than the district and state. For 9th-grade students, the school's performance is mixed, with higher scores in English Language Arts but lower scores in mathematics and science compared to the district and state.

Interestingly, Box Elder Middle serves a student population with a slightly higher socioeconomic status than the nearby Bear River Middle, as indicated by a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's per-student spending is lower, and its student-teacher ratio is higher than Bear River Middle, suggesting fewer resources per student. These factors may contribute to the school's academic strengths and weaknesses.

Detail:

Public, Alternative 8-9

18 S 500 E
Brigham City, UT 84302

(435) 734-4880

District: Box Elder District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,993

Student/teacher ratio: 23.7

Number of students: 1,165

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.5%

Hispanic:

12.0%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Box Elder Middle ranks better than 52.9% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.11. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Box Elder Middle has the largest alternative school student body size in the Box Elder District. Racial makeup is: White (83.5%), Hispanic (12%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Box Elder District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Box Elder Middle is 23.7. 2 alternative schools in the Box Elder District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Box Elder Middle employs 48.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Box Elder Middle is $7,993, which is the 2^nd highest among 0 alternative schools in the Box Elder District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Box Elder Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Box Elder Middle 99^th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Box Elder Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hispanic students:

White students:

Box Elder District:

SchoolDigger ranks Box Elder District 57^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Box Elder Middle

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Rank History for all students at Box Elder Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	70.48	41^st	200	79.5%
2009	68.97	53^rd	205	74.1%
2012	58.86	126^th	238	47.1%
2013	58.84	126^th	243	48.1%
2014	43.05	116^th	185	37.3%
2015	67.90	64^th	210	69.5%
2016	34.44	148^th	209	29.2%
2017	43.10	131^st	206	36.4%
2019	57.70	90^th	222	59.5%
2021	70.69	50^th	213	76.5%
2022	75.16	41^st	209	80.4%
2023	70.99	53^rd	216	75.5%
2024	51.11	99^th	210	52.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Box Elder Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	73.96	25^th	133	81.2%
2023	76.91	25^th	138	81.9%
2024	64.85	45^th	141	68.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Box Elder Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	75.07	21^st	100	79.0%
2023	48.66	47^th	99	52.5%
2024	52.01	48^th	106	54.7%

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Rank History for White students at Box Elder Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	68.77	47^th	191	75.4%
2023	64.13	59^th	191	69.1%
2024	44.91	99^th	183	45.9%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Box Elder Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	740	1	13	48	11	n/a	n/a	0	813
1989	846	2	13	41	6	n/a	n/a	0	908
1990	933	2	10	45	10	n/a	n/a	0	1000
1991	949	1	10	57	13	n/a	n/a	0	1030
1992	980	0	16	40	14	n/a	n/a	0	1050
1993	1017	2	14	44	12	n/a	n/a	0	1089
1994	1030	1	16	59	17	n/a	n/a	0	1123
1995	1010	3	15	60	16	n/a	n/a	0	1104
1996	1010	3	15	60	16	n/a	n/a	0	1104
1997	1017	4	13	57	15	n/a	n/a	0	1106
1998	1006	2	12	64	11	n/a	n/a	0	1095
1999	999	1	11	60	8	n/a	n/a	0	1079
2000	960	1	9	45	11	n/a	n/a	0	1026
2001	911	1	5	48	12	n/a	n/a	0	977
2002	893	2	7	77	17	n/a	n/a	0	996
2003	893	2	7	77	17	n/a	n/a	0	996
2004	871	1	6	90	17	n/a	n/a	0	985
2005	926	2	10	89	14	n/a	n/a	0	1041
2006	856	4	6	74	8	n/a	n/a	0	948
2007	859	5	5	86	7	n/a	n/a	0	962
2008	933	8	9	94	9	n/a	n/a	3	1056
2009	846	12	10	73	6	n/a	n/a	0	947
2010	850	9	8	74	10	n/a	n/a	10	961
2011	868	10	11	80	10	4	2	0	985
2012	874	15	9	91	8	3	11	0	1011
2013	836	11	6	100	12	3	11	0	979
2014	832	7	6	100	10	2	14	0	971
2015	801	8	7	102	8	5	13	0	944
2016	823	10	9	110	9	7	9	0	977
2017	861	11	8	110	10	6	13	0	1019
2018	863	5	5	120	10	9	12	0	1024
2019	893	1	4	134	7	12	25	0	1076
2020	934	2	3	113	4	4	27	1	1088
2021	960	2	1	113	8	4	28	0	1116
2022	953	3	2	133	11	7	18	0	1127
2023	972	5	6	137	8	4	21	0	1153
2024	973	10	7	140	11	2	22	0	1165

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Box Elder Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	813	40.0	20.3	n/a
1989	908	42.3	21.4	n/a
1990	1000	40.5	24.6	10.6
1991	1030	40.4	25.4	11.4
1992	1050	39.7	26.4	10.9
1993	1089	42.3	25.7	13.7
1994	1123	45.3	24.8	18
1995	1104	51.0	21.6	17.8
1996	1104	51.0	21.6	17.8
1997	1106	44.8	24.7	16.2
1998	1095	46.6	23.5	14.7
1999	1079	49.2	21.9	25.9
2000	1026	49.7	20.6	23.6
2001	977	44.3	22.1	25.5
2002	996	45.6	21.8	29.8
2003	996	45.6	21.8	29.8
2004	985	45.6	21.6	29
2005	1041	45.6	22.8	31.9
2006	948	47.0	20.2	32.8
2007	962	45.5	21.1	0.4
2008	1056	42.0	25.1	27.4
2009	947	57.2	21.5	32.1
2010	961	42.3	22.7	37.7
2011	985	42.4	23.2	37.2
2012	1011	43.9	23.0	46.6
2013	979	41.1	23.7	79
2014	971	41.6	23.3	37.5
2015	944	n/a	n/a	34
2016	977	n/a	n/a	34.5
2017	1019	41.6	24.4	36.9
2018	1024	n/a	n/a	32.1
2019	1076	43.8	24.5	30.2
2020	1088	49.8	21.8	28.9
2021	1116	n/a	n/a	27.1
2022	1127	48.2	23.3	28
2023	1153	47.9	24.0	28
2024	1165	48.9	23.7	32.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Box Elder Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	813	40.0	20.3	n/a
1989	908	42.3	21.4	n/a
1990	1000	40.5	24.6	10.6
1991	1030	40.4	25.4	11.4
1992	1050	39.7	26.4	10.9
1993	1089	42.3	25.7	13.7
1994	1123	45.3	24.8	18
1995	1104	51.0	21.6	17.8
1996	1104	51.0	21.6	17.8
1997	1106	44.8	24.7	16.2
1998	1095	46.6	23.5	14.7
1999	1079	49.2	21.9	25.9
2000	1026	49.7	20.6	23.6
2001	977	44.3	22.1	25.5
2002	996	45.6	21.8	29.8
2003	996	45.6	21.8	29.8
2004	985	45.6	21.6	29
2005	1041	45.6	22.8	31.9
2006	948	47.0	20.2	32.8
2007	962	45.5	21.1	0.4
2008	1056	42.0	25.1	27.4
2009	947	57.2	21.5	32.1
2010	961	42.3	22.7	37.7
2011	985	42.4	23.2	37.2
2012	1011	43.9	23.0	46.6
2013	979	41.1	23.7	79
2014	971	41.6	23.3	37.5
2015	944	n/a	n/a	34
2016	977	n/a	n/a	34.5
2017	1019	41.6	24.4	36.9
2018	1024	n/a	n/a	32.1
2019	1076	43.8	24.5	30.2
2020	1088	49.8	21.8	28.9
2021	1116	n/a	n/a	27.1
2022	1127	48.2	23.3	28
2023	1153	47.9	24.0	28
2024	1165	48.9	23.7	32.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Box Elder Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$461 (5.8%)	$7,532 (94.2%)	$7,993

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Box Elder Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 90^th of 222 Middle schools	Ranks 53^rd of 216 Middle schools	16%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Box Elder Middle)	40	41.1	1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Box Elder District)	38.7	38.7
8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	43.3	41.8	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Box Elder Middle)	49.2	60.1	10.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Box Elder District)	42.8	51.2	8.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	42.7	38.2	4.5%
8th Grade Science (Box Elder Middle)	52.9	56.7	3.8%
8th Grade Science (Box Elder District)	52.5	52.3	0.2%
8th Grade Science (Utah)	49.2	48.5	0.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Box Elder Middle)	46.2	52.7	6.5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Box Elder District)	48.2	45.1	3.1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.2	44	4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Box Elder Middle)	43.5	39.1	4.4%
9th Grade Mathematics (Box Elder District)	45.6	35.8	9.8%
9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	43.6	32.8	10.8%
9th Grade Science (Box Elder Middle)	28.7	35.5	6.8%
9th Grade Science (Box Elder District)	28.5	31.7	3.2%
9th Grade Science (Utah)	36.2	38.1	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1076	1153	7.2%
African American	1	5	400%
American Indian	7	8	14.3%
Asian	4	6	50%
Hispanic	134	137	2.2%
Pacific Islander	12	4	66.7%
White	893	972	8.8%
Two or More Races	25	21	16%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.2%	28%	2.2%

Schools Near Box Elder Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)		RISE English Language Arts (2024)						RISE Mathematics (2024)						RISE Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Box Elder Middle	Public, Alternative	8-9	18 S 500 E	Brigham City	84302	Box Elder County	Box Elder District	No	No	No	No	(435) 734-4880	1,165	49	23.7	32.2%	973 (83.5%)	10 (0.9%)	140 (12.0%)	7 (0.6%)	11 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	22 (1.9%)								(n/a)	42.5		40.8		37.1							29.9						55.1					48.8	$7,993	$461	$7,532
Maria Montessori Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	2505 N 200 E	Ogden	84414	Weber County	Maria Montessori Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 827-0150	406	22	18.5	0.7%	289 (71.2%)	4 (1.0%)	83 (20.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.4%)								(n/a)							17.1	21.9						14.6					36.6					$7,201	$257	$6,943
Venture Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	495 N 1500 W	Marriott Slaterville City	84404	Weber County	Venture Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 393-3900	801	43	18.5	23.5%	618 (77.2%)	5 (0.6%)	147 (18.4%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.0%)	17 (2.1%)								(n/a)	33.0	37.3	21.3	12.9	31.9	21.5	37.5	35.6	23.9	32.7	33.9	35.7	35.5	37.7	26.1	16.4	25.4	30.4	33.4	30.4	29.1	22.1	28.6	$6,749	$462	$6,287
Bear River Middle	Public, Alternative	8-10	300 E 1500 S	Garland	84312	Box Elder County	Box Elder District	No	No	No	No	(435) 734-4880	823	41	20.2	29.5%	715 (86.9%)	4 (0.5%)	86 (10.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	12 (1.5%)								(n/a)	32.4		35.3		33.8							45.6						45.7					54.4	$8,526	$492	$8,034
North Region Blind	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	742 Harrison Blvd	Ogden	84404	Weber County	Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	No	No	No	(801) 629-4735	16	11	1.4	37.5%	14 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Kenneth Burdett School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	742 Harrison Blvd	Ogden	84404	Weber County	Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	No	No	No	(801) 629-4700	35	9	3.8	28.6%	20 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)								(n/a)
Unified School District Online	Public, Virtual, Alternative	1-12	742 Harrison Blvd	Ms City	84404	Weber County	Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	No	Yes	No	(801) 629-4700	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ogden Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-9	1415 Lincoln Ave	Ogden	84404	Weber County	Ogden Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 627-2066	1,012	58	17.4	69.3%	200 (19.8%)	14 (1.4%)	756 (74.7%)	4 (0.4%)	12 (1.2%)	7 (0.7%)	19 (1.9%)								(n/a)	16.3		9.2		22.5		17.2	13.0	26.0	15.6	22.1	15.3	19.4	17.0	16.0	9.6	15.8	5.2	17.0	27.0	25.3	23.1	25.3	$7,048	$803	$6,245
Contracted Special Education	Public, Alternative	K-12	1950 Monroe Blvd	Ogden	84401	Weber County	Ogden City District	No	No	No	No	(801) 737-7300	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Special Educ. ATC	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1950 Monroe Blvd	Ogden	84401	Weber County	Ogden City District	No	No	No	No	(801) 625-8700	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Box Elder Middle

How many students attend Box Elder Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,165 students attended Box Elder Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Box Elder Middle?

Students at Box Elder Middle are 84% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Box Elder Middle in?

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