Summary:
The Weber District in Utah is home to 9 middle schools, serving students in grades 7-9. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with some, like Snowcrest Junior High and Wahlquist Junior High, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state, while others, such as Roy Junior High and T.H. Bell Junior High, struggle to meet state and district averages.
Snowcrest Junior High stands out as the top-performing middle school in the district, with a statewide ranking of 31 out of 182 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with 71.5% of 8th graders proficient or better in RISE Science, compared to the district average of 38% and the state average of 49.7%. Wahlquist Junior High has also shown consistent improvement, moving from 149th out of 216 schools in 2022-2023 to 92nd out of 182 schools in 2024-2025, with test scores above the district and state averages in many areas.
The data also reveals some concerning trends across the district, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.8% on average, and significant variation in free/reduced lunch rates, from 10.66% at Snowcrest Junior High to 53.88% at T.H. Bell Junior High. These factors may contribute to the disparities in academic performance observed among the schools. The Weber District has an opportunity to address these challenges and ensure that all of its middle schools provide a high-quality education for their students.
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