Orem Jr High School vs. Lakeridge Jr High School
Should you attend Orem Jr High School or Lakeridge Jr High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Orem Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Lakeridge Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 961 students in grades 7-9, Orem 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 24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,388 students in grades 7-9, Lakeridge 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 31% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
7-9
7-9
Total Students
961 students
1,388 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#756 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#501 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
350
445
Grade 8 Students
280
491
Grade 9 Students
331
452
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
38%
31%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
53%
60%
% Hawaiian
4%
2%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
