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San Rafael Middle School

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San Rafael Middle School ranks 113 th of 182 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

113^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 182 Utah Middle Schools

Better than 38% of Utah middle schools

Summary

San Rafael Middle School is a public middle school in Ferron, Utah, serving 218 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Emery District, which is ranked 64 out of 93 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

San Rafael Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Utah middle schools over the past decade, with a 2-star rating for most of that time. The school's student performance on state assessments in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts (ELA) has been below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. However, the school's low-income students have performed better than the overall student population, suggesting that the school may be providing additional support and resources to help these students succeed.

Chronic absenteeism is a significant concern at San Rafael Middle School, with rates ranging from 23.8% to 41.2% over the past few years, which is much higher than the state average. The nearby Canyon View Middle School, also part of the Emery District, has faced similar challenges with chronic absenteeism, indicating a potential regional or district-level issue that needs to be addressed.

221

Students ?

16.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,625

Per pupil spending ?

46.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

420 W 500 S
Ferron, UT 84523

(435) 384-2335

District: Emery District

Students who attend San Rafael Middle School usually attend:

High:

Emery High

Feeder schools for San Rafael Middle School:

Elementary:	Castle Dale School
	Cottonwood School
	Ferron School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.5%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Two or more races:

0.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 36th percentile in 2015 → 38th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Utah average (40% vs 46% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (32% vs 24% Utah)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg37%

Utah avg46%

113^th of 182

Utah public middle schools ?

Bottom 38%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Emery District

64^th of 93Emery District among Utah districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	38.6	113 of 182	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.4	117 of 210	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.2	111 of 216	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.5	121 of 209	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.4	87 of 213	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.5	121 of 222	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	25.3	135 of 172	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	24.4	161 of 206	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	28.2	164 of 209	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	39.8	135 of 210	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	22.7	153 of 185	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	40.5	182 of 243	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	52.7	153 of 238	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	45.6	157 of 222	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	60.5	85 of 201	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.4	87 of 205	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	42.8	145 of 200	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2023	75.7	28 of 138	79.7%	★★★★☆
2022	57.6	54 of 133	59.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	23.0	125 of 159	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.1	130 of 183	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.0	145 of 191	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	29.0	142 of 191	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)80th percentile+31 vs school

White (2025)21st percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Utah (2024-2025) ?

Science47%-5 vs state

Mathematics34%-7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				RISE Mathematics (2025)			RISE Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
San Rafael Middle School	Public	6-8	420 W 500 S	Ferron	84523	Emery County	Emery District	No	No	No	No	(435) 384-2335	221	13	16.5	46.6%	211 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	38.6	113^th of 182 public middle schools	37.9%		46.4	117^th of 210 public middle schools	44.3%	4	21.2	35.6	44.3	59.2	32.9	47.6	$11,625	$633	$10,991
Canyon View Middle School	Public	6-8	Canyon Rd	Huntington	84528	Emery County	Emery District	No	No	No	No	(435) 687-2265	215	13	16.4	39.1%	194 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	35.9	118^th of 182 public middle schools	35.2%		25.1	159^th of 210 public middle schools	24.3%	41	20.0	36.8	39.2	49.3	42.7	45.7	$11,922	$363	$11,559

Frequently Asked Questions about San Rafael Middle School

What district is San Rafael Middle School in?

Emery District

How many students attend San Rafael Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 221 students attended San Rafael Middle School.

Is San Rafael Middle School a good school?

San Rafael Middle School ranks 113^th of 182 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of San Rafael Middle School attend?

Students who attend San Rafael Middle School usually go on to attend Emery High

What is the racial makeup of San Rafael Middle School?

Students at San Rafael Middle School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic.

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