Uintah Middle School

161 N 1000 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 669 students in grades 6-8, Uintah 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 37% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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: 669 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Uintah Middle School's student population of 669 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
669 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Uintah 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 Uintah Middle School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (UT)
#519 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(20-21)
37%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Uintah Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
42%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Uintah Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
56%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
9%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
11%
20%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
76%
71%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Uintah Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
23%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Uintah Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uintah Middle School's ranking?
Uintah Middle School is ranked #519 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Uintah Middle School often compared to?
Uintah Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vernal Middle School, Terra Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Uintah Middle School?
669 students attend Uintah Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Uintah Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uintah Middle School?
Uintah Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Uintah Middle School offer ?
Uintah Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Uintah Middle School part of?
Uintah Middle School is part of Uintah School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 669 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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