Serving 1,113 students in grades 6-7, Mt. Nebo 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 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 1,113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt. Nebo Middle School's student population of 1,113 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
1,113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt. Nebo Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Nebo Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#783 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)26%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
77%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Nebo Middle School's ranking?
Mt. Nebo Middle School is ranked #783 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Mt. Nebo Middle School?
1,113 students attend Mt. Nebo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mt. Nebo Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Nebo Middle School?
Mt. Nebo Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mt. Nebo Middle School offer ?
Mt. Nebo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Mt. Nebo Middle School part of?
Mt. Nebo Middle School is part of Nebo School District.
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