Juab Junior High

Summary:

Juab Junior High is a public middle school located in Nephi, Utah, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 639 students. The school is part of the Juab School District, which is ranked 47th out of 98 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Juab Junior High has been experiencing a decline in performance, with proficiency rates on RISE tests falling below the state average across multiple subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 29.9% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 47.4%. Similarly, in mathematics, only 12.1% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 35.6%. In contrast, North Sanpete Middle School, a nearby middle school, has generally higher academic performance.

The school's statewide ranking has also declined, dropping from a 3-star rating and a ranking of 75th out of 222 Utah middle schools in 2018-2019 to a 1-star rating and a ranking of 164th out of 210 middle schools in 2023-2024. Additionally, Juab Junior High's performance for white students and low socioeconomic status students is particularly concerning, with these subgroups ranking in the bottom quartile of Utah middle schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 555 E 800 N
       Nephi, UT  84648


(435) 623-1541

District: Juab District

SchoolDigger Rank:
164th of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,627 Help


Students who attend Juab Junior High usually attend:

High:    Juab High

Feeder schools for Juab Junior High:

Elementary:    Mona School
    Nebo View School
    Red Cliff School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  648

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.7%
Hispanic:
6.6%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Juab Junior High ranks worse than 78.1% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.3. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.7%), Hispanic (6.6%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Juab Junior High is 19.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Juab Junior High is $8,627.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Juab Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Juab Junior High 164th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Juab Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Juab District:

SchoolDigger ranks Juab District 47th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Juab Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Juab Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 72.15 35th 200 82.5%
2009 91.19 3rd 205 98.5%
2010 52.67 111th 201 44.8%
2011 73.47 34th 222 84.7%
2012 61.55 111th 238 53.4%
2013 58.76 127th 243 47.7%
2014 54.55 88th 185 52.4%
2015 42.14 127th 210 39.5%
2016 51.23 111th 209 46.9%
2017 57.56 93rd 206 54.9%
2018 65.80 58th 172 66.3%
2019 62.83 75th 222 66.2%
2021 25.02 169th 213 20.7%
2022 22.39 166th 209 20.6%
2023 18.43 180th 216 16.7%
2024 24.30 164th 210 21.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Juab Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.49 84th 133 36.8%
2023 32.14 102nd 138 26.1%
2024 48.82 74th 141 47.5%
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Rank History for White students at Juab Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 10.89 174th 191 8.9%
2023 8.31 183rd 191 4.2%
2024 10.35 170th 183 7.1%
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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.

Juab Junior High Test Scores
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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Open Quote This school is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Juab Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 278 1 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2005 279 1 1 8 3 n/a n/a 0 292
2006 308 1 1 14 2 n/a n/a 0 326
2007 320 4 2 10 3 n/a n/a 0 339
2008 330 6 5 12 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2009 320 4 8 12 2 n/a n/a 0 346
2010 328 0 5 8 3 n/a n/a 8 352
2011 323 0 0 14 2 3 0 0 342
2012 340 3 3 14 2 1 0 0 363
2013 345 2 3 13 3 1 5 0 372
2014 314 3 0 12 2 0 9 0 340
2015 325 2 0 6 1 1 6 0 341
2016 348 2 1 10 2 1 6 0 370
2017 351 2 0 17 1 0 8 0 379
2018 369 0 1 17 0 0 3 0 390
2019 399 2 2 22 0 1 8 0 434
2020 621 2 2 30 0 2 14 0 671
2021 683 3 5 40 1 1 11 0 744
2022 595 2 3 38 1 1 17 0 657
2023 584 2 4 32 2 1 14 0 639
2024 581 3 5 43 2 2 12 0 648

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Juab Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 288 16.1 17.9 39.9
2005 292 14.0 20.9 89.4
2006 326 15.0 21.7 36.8
2007 339 14.6 23.2 0
2008 354 15.8 22.4 44.6
2009 346 8.4 20.6 43.9
2010 352 16.1 21.8 45.1
2011 342 17.2 19.8 37.4
2012 363 18.1 20.0 43
2013 372 17.2 21.5 69.1
2014 340 16.8 20.2 37.9
2015 341 n/a n/a 40.8
2016 370 n/a n/a 40
2017 379 16.8 22.5 39.3
2018 390 n/a n/a 35.6
2019 434 19.6 22.0 36.6
2020 671 28.7 23.3 35.5
2021 744 n/a n/a 28.6
2022 657 31.9 20.5 27.9
2023 639 31.6 20.2 25
2024 648 33.6 19.2 25.8

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 Juab Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 288 16.1 17.9 39.9
2005 292 14.0 20.9 89.4
2006 326 15.0 21.7 36.8
2007 339 14.6 23.2 0
2008 354 15.8 22.4 44.6
2009 346 8.4 20.6 43.9
2010 352 16.1 21.8 45.1
2011 342 17.2 19.8 37.4
2012 363 18.1 20.0 43
2013 372 17.2 21.5 69.1
2014 340 16.8 20.2 37.9
2015 341 n/a n/a 40.8
2016 370 n/a n/a 40
2017 379 16.8 22.5 39.3
2018 390 n/a n/a 35.6
2019 434 19.6 22.0 36.6
2020 671 28.7 23.3 35.5
2021 744 n/a n/a 28.6
2022 657 31.9 20.5 27.9
2023 639 31.6 20.2 25
2024 648 33.6 19.2 25.8

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 Juab Junior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $684 (7.9%) $7,943 (92.1%) $8,627

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Juab Junior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 75th of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 180th of 216 Middle schools
 49.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Juab Junior High)39.128.1
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Juab District)39.128.1
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Juab Junior High)53.135.9
 17.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Juab District)53.135.9
 17.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (Juab Junior High)51.924.3
 27.6%
   7th Grade Science (Juab District)51.924.3
 27.6%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Juab Junior High)46.125.8
 20.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Juab District)46.125.8
 20.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Juab Junior High)52.222.9
 29.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Juab District)52.222.9
 29.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (Juab Junior High)50.224.4
 25.8%
   8th Grade Science (Juab District)50.224.4
 25.8%
   8th Grade Science (Utah)49.248.5
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students434639
 47.2%
African American22
American Indian02
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic2232
 45.5%
Pacific Islander11
White399584
 46.4%
Two or More Races814
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.6%25%
 11.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Juab Junior High

Juab Junior High ranks in the bottom 21.9% of Utah middle schools.

Students who attend Juab Junior High usually go on to attend Juab High

Students at Juab Junior High are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 648 students attended Juab Junior High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

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