Serving 123 students in grades 6-8, Rich Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rich Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rich Middle School's student population of 123 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rich Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rich Middle School is 0.15, 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
#135 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
92%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rich Middle School's ranking?
Rich Middle School is ranked #135 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Rich Middle School?
123 students attend Rich Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Rich Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rich Middle School?
Rich Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Rich Middle School offer ?
Rich Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rich Middle School part of?
Rich Middle School is part of Rich School District.
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