Middle Schools in Carbon District

Summary:

The Carbon District in Utah is home to two middle schools: Mont Harmon Middle and Helper Middle. While both schools serve grades 6-8, the data reveals that Helper Middle is the standout performer in the district.

According to the information provided, Helper Middle has a higher statewide ranking, earning a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger compared to Mont Harmon Middle's 2-star rating. Helper Middle also boasts stronger test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels, exceeding both the Carbon District and state averages. Additionally, Helper Middle maintains a lower student-teacher ratio of 15.2, compared to 19.4 at Mont Harmon Middle.

While both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, the data suggests that Helper Middle's higher per-student spending of $12,784 (compared to $9,563 at Mont Harmon Middle) may contribute to its stronger academic performance. It would be valuable to further explore the factors driving Helper Middle's success, such as teaching quality, curriculum, or school leadership, to see if those best practices could be replicated at Mont Harmon Middle and potentially improve outcomes for all students in the Carbon District.

District Detail

251 W 400 N
Price, UT 84501

(435) 637-1732

SchoolDigger Rank:
57^th of 93 Utah districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,334

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 1

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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
Helper Middle	Public	6-8	151 Uintah St	Helper	84526	Carbon County	Carbon District	No	No	No	No	(435) 472-5441	199	12	15.9	48.2%	162 (81.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (16.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	58.5	78^th of 182 public middle schools	57.1%		52.6	94^th of 210 public middle schools	55.2%	16	31.8	37.3	43.9	65.6	53.5	59.7	$12,784	$641	$12,143
Mont Harmon Middle	Public	6-8	60 W 400 N	Price	84501	Carbon County	Carbon District	No	No	No	No	(435) 637-0510	614	29	21.0	49.7%	510 (83.1%)	1 (0.2%)	84 (13.7%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	50.4	93^rd of 182 public middle schools	48.9%		48.3	111^th of 210 public middle schools	47.1%	18	26.4	53.3	37.3	53.7	53.8	45.4	$9,563	$455	$9,108

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pinnacle Canyon Academy	0.71 mi	1
Emery District	18.57 mi	10	64^th
North Sanpete District	33.74 mi	8	60^th
Duchesne District	43.38 mi	15	71^st
South Sanpete District	45.79 mi	8	33^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.