Serving 1,135 students in grades 7-9, Payson Jr High 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 21% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Payson Jr High School's student population of 1,135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Payson Jr High 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 Payson Jr High 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
#837 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
77%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Payson Jr High School's ranking?
Payson Jr High School is ranked #837 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Payson Jr High School often compared to?
Payson Jr 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Payson Jr High School?
1,135 students attend Payson Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Payson Jr High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Payson Jr High School?
Payson Jr High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Payson Jr High School offer ?
Payson Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Payson Jr High School part of?
Payson Jr High School is part of Nebo School District.
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