Summary:
ZIP code 84627 has one listed middle school, Ephraim Middle, serving grades 6–8 with about 495 students in the South Sanpete District. The school is generally above average compared with Utah middle schools, ranking in the 71st–75th percentile over the past three reported years. This means families in the area are primarily choosing between the school’s strengths and its grade-level differences rather than comparing several local middle schools.
Ephraim Middle performs especially well in 7th and 8th grade. In 2025–2026, proficiency was above both district and state averages in English Language Arts, mathematics, and science for those grades. Notable results included 63.3% proficiency in 7th-grade math, 57.4% in 8th-grade math, and 63.4% in 8th-grade science. Science was the school’s strongest subject overall, with an average proficiency rate of about 59.2%, followed by English Language Arts at 52.0% and mathematics at 48.1%. These results suggest that students who progress beyond 6th grade often achieve solid academic outcomes, particularly in math and science.
The clearest concern is 6th grade, where performance fell below both district and Utah averages in all three subjects. Mathematics was the largest weakness, with only 23.5% of 6th graders proficient, compared with 37.4% statewide. Sixth-grade science also declined substantially from the previous year. Families may also want to consider the school’s 24.2% chronic absenteeism rate, which was slightly above Utah’s rate and higher than the district’s. The reported student-teacher ratio is 20.5:1, and nearly half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Overall, Ephraim Middle appears to be a strong local option, with particular attention warranted for 6th-grade transition support, attendance, and foundational math.
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