Summary
Helper Middle is a public middle school in Helper, Utah, serving 187 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Carbon District, which is ranked 57 out of 93 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Helper Middle's statewide ranking among Utah middle schools has fluctuated, ranging from 34th to 135th, with its current ranking at 78th.
Academically, Helper Middle's performance, as measured by RISE test scores, is generally below the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 6th-grade math proficiency rate was 31.8%, compared to the state average of 36.4% and the district average of 27.7%. However, Helper Middle's science proficiency rates are relatively stronger, with 6th-grade science proficiency at 65.6%, compared to the state average of 56.5% and the district average of 56.6%. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.1% to 28.7% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state and district averages.
Compared to the nearby Mont Harmon Middle, also part of the Carbon District, Helper Middle generally underperforms in academic measures, such as RISE test scores. However, Mont Harmon Middle also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate and a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that Helper Middle may face similar socioeconomic challenges that could impact student learning and achievement. Addressing these challenges and leveraging the school's relative strength in science education could be important areas of focus for improving overall performance at Helper Middle.
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