Orem Junior High

Public 7-9

 765 N 600 W
       Orem, UT  84057


(801) 610-8142

District: Alpine District

SchoolDigger Rank:
122nd of 216 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,240 Help


Students who attend Orem Junior High usually attend:

High:    Mountain View High

Feeder schools for Orem Junior High:

Elementary:    Bonneville School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.3 Help
Number of students:  961

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.4%
Hispanic:
37.6%
Pacific Islander:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.2% Help


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Compare Details Orem Junior High ranks worse than 56.5% of middle schools in Utah. It also ranks last among 10 ranked middle schools in the Alpine District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Orem Junior High has the smallest middle school student body size in the Alpine District. Racial makeup is: White (53.4%), Hispanic (37.6%), Pacific Islander (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Alpine District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orem Junior High is 22.3, which is the lowest among 10 middle schools in the Alpine District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orem Junior High is $8,240, which is the highest among 10 middle schools in the Alpine District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Orem Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Orem Junior High 122nd of 216 Utah public middle schools. (See Orem Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Alpine District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpine District 29th of 100 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Orem Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Orem Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 51.62 115th 200 42.5%
2009 54.71 108th 205 47.3%
2010 53.32 108th 201 46.3%
2011 58.86 114th 222 48.6%
2012 62.70 104th 238 56.3%
2013 67.03 83rd 243 65.8%
2014 42.09 120th 185 35.1%
2015 33.37 152nd 210 27.6%
2016 26.25 166th 209 20.6%
2017 32.48 150th 206 27.2%
2018 24.28 136th 172 20.9%
2019 19.90 180th 222 18.9%
2021 27.14 163rd 213 23.5%
2022 41.37 127th 209 39.2%
2023 45.08 122nd 216 43.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Orem Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.19 22nd 46 52.2%
2023 61.48 10th 46 78.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orem Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 42.87 73rd 133 45.1%
2023 48.50 68th 138 50.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Orem Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 55.85 39th 100 61.0%
2023 47.86 48th 99 51.5%
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Rank History for White students at Orem Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.41 73rd 191 61.8%
2023 60.98 68th 191 64.4%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Monday, November 27, 2023

Open Quote I currently have two children at Orem Jr. and have volunteered at the school for over 2 years. I have been so impressed with my kids growth and learning opportunities. They have had exceptional teachers who challenge them and give them many opportunities to lead. They have designed and built rockets, done archery in PE, run drama productions, and have become better writers and communicators. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Orem Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1037 0 32 18 14 n/a n/a 0 1101
1989 1181 2 24 32 13 n/a n/a 0 1252
1990 1258 2 26 30 18 n/a n/a 0 1334
1991 1278 1 28 33 16 n/a n/a 0 1356
1992 1315 0 27 25 14 n/a n/a 0 1381
1993 1372 1 19 25 23 n/a n/a 0 1440
1994 1272 2 12 25 11 n/a n/a 0 1322
1995 1242 1 15 34 5 n/a n/a 0 1297
1996 1242 1 15 34 5 n/a n/a 0 1297
1997 1198 5 23 56 10 n/a n/a 0 1292
1998 1127 4 18 52 8 n/a n/a 0 1209
1999 987 3 31 62 12 n/a n/a 0 1095
2000 954 2 31 75 13 n/a n/a 0 1075
2001 942 7 26 110 10 n/a n/a 0 1095
2002 923 11 24 130 10 n/a n/a 0 1098
2003 923 11 24 130 10 n/a n/a 0 1098
2004 861 7 23 134 13 n/a n/a 0 1038
2005 813 6 20 151 10 n/a n/a 0 1000
2006 758 9 24 174 8 n/a n/a 0 973
2007 680 8 28 189 8 n/a n/a 0 913
2008 676 8 30 206 8 n/a n/a 2 930
2009 624 5 23 189 6 n/a n/a 3 850
2010 588 10 26 210 9 n/a n/a 18 861
2011 559 10 10 214 14 14 7 0 828
2012 568 8 13 233 18 17 8 0 865
2013 561 7 12 249 11 24 14 0 878
2014 570 7 11 259 11 22 24 0 904
2015 556 6 9 292 10 23 27 0 923
2016 507 6 3 305 11 14 29 0 875
2017 497 9 5 362 7 16 29 0 925
2018 483 8 9 359 5 19 29 0 912
2019 510 12 13 370 9 24 38 0 976
2020 568 6 13 364 7 29 43 0 1030
2021 567 5 15 359 6 36 41 0 1029
2022 544 4 14 372 5 37 35 0 1011
2023 513 4 12 361 2 35 34 0 961

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Orem Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1101 47.4 23.2 n/a
1989 1252 55.4 22.5 n/a
1990 1334 55.9 23.8 15.6
1991 1356 56.5 24.0 16.9
1992 1381 53.4 25.8 18.9
1993 1440 54.1 26.6 19.9
1994 1322 49.3 26.8 21
1995 1297 68.1 19.0 20.4
1996 1297 68.1 19.0 20.4
1997 1292 65.1 19.8 21.3
1998 1209 62.0 19.5 19.8
1999 1095 63.6 17.2 46
2000 1075 44.8 24.0 32
2001 1095 42.3 25.9 32.6
2002 1098 43.5 25.2 38
2003 1098 43.5 25.2 38
2004 1038 40.7 25.5 41
2005 1000 41.2 24.3 41.5
2006 973 39.0 24.9 42.1
2007 913 34.5 26.5 0.2
2008 930 34.2 27.2 0.1
2009 850 92.0 21.2 42
2010 861 38.1 22.5 57.8
2011 828 35.7 23.1 55.8
2012 865 38.4 22.5 59.8
2013 878 40.2 21.7 87.1
2014 904 40.6 22.2 58.2
2015 923 n/a n/a 55.6
2016 875 n/a n/a 55.2
2017 925 40.6 22.7 55.6
2018 912 n/a n/a 52.5
2019 976 37.7 25.8 50.1
2020 1030 39.6 25.9 48.4
2021 1029 n/a n/a 38.2
2022 1011 37.0 27.2 41.1
2023 961 43.0 22.3 41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Orem Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1101 47.4 23.2 n/a
1989 1252 55.4 22.5 n/a
1990 1334 55.9 23.8 15.6
1991 1356 56.5 24.0 16.9
1992 1381 53.4 25.8 18.9
1993 1440 54.1 26.6 19.9
1994 1322 49.3 26.8 21
1995 1297 68.1 19.0 20.4
1996 1297 68.1 19.0 20.4
1997 1292 65.1 19.8 21.3
1998 1209 62.0 19.5 19.8
1999 1095 63.6 17.2 46
2000 1075 44.8 24.0 32
2001 1095 42.3 25.9 32.6
2002 1098 43.5 25.2 38
2003 1098 43.5 25.2 38
2004 1038 40.7 25.5 41
2005 1000 41.2 24.3 41.5
2006 973 39.0 24.9 42.1
2007 913 34.5 26.5 0.2
2008 930 34.2 27.2 0.1
2009 850 92.0 21.2 42
2010 861 38.1 22.5 57.8
2011 828 35.7 23.1 55.8
2012 865 38.4 22.5 59.8
2013 878 40.2 21.7 87.1
2014 904 40.6 22.2 58.2
2015 923 n/a n/a 55.6
2016 875 n/a n/a 55.2
2017 925 40.6 22.7 55.6
2018 912 n/a n/a 52.5
2019 976 37.7 25.8 50.1
2020 1030 39.6 25.9 48.4
2021 1029 n/a n/a 38.2
2022 1011 37.0 27.2 41.1
2023 961 43.0 22.3 41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Orem Junior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,003 (12.2%) $7,236 (87.8%) $8,240

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orem Junior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 180th of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 122nd of 216 Middle schools
 24.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Orem Junior High)38.139.2
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)50.550.5
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Orem Junior High)30.738.2
 7.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)51.654
 2.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (Orem Junior High)33.247.6
 14.4%
   7th Grade Science (Alpine District)48.552.8
 4.3%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Orem Junior High)32.941.3
 8.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)42.647.1
 4.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orem Junior High)12.922.5
 9.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)43.545
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (Orem Junior High)31.951.8
 19.9%
   8th Grade Science (Alpine District)50.654.4
 3.8%
   8th Grade Science (Utah)49.248.5
 0.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Orem Junior High)39.137.2
 1.9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)5348.5
 4.5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.244
 4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Orem Junior High)32.924.1
 8.8%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)52.936.8
 16.1%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)43.632.8
 10.8%
9th Grade Science (Orem Junior High)26.438.4
 12%
   9th Grade Science (Alpine District)42.843.2
 0.4%
   9th Grade Science (Utah)36.238.1
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students976961
 1.5%
African American124
 66.7%
American Indian92
 77.8%
Asian1312
 7.7%
Hispanic370361
 2.4%
Pacific Islander2435
 45.8%
White510513
 0.6%
Two or More Races3834
 10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.1%41.2%
 8.9%


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Orem Junior High ranks 122nd of 216 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Orem Junior High are 53% White, 38% Hispanic, 4% Pacific Islander, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 961 students attended Orem Junior High.

Students who attend Orem Junior High usually go on to attend Mountain View High


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