Summary:
ZIP code 84648, which includes Nephi, has one middle school: Juab Junior High, serving grades 6–8 and 629 students in the Juab District. Because it is the only middle school in the area, there are no local school-to-school comparisons. The school offers a moderately sized junior-high setting, with a student-teacher ratio of about 20.9 to 1. Its district ranks 38th among 92 Utah districts, placing it at the 59th percentile with three stars in the supplied data.
Academic results are mixed but show several encouraging strengths. In 2025–2026, sixth-grade science was the strongest result, with 68.5% of students proficient—10.3 percentage points above Utah’s rate. Seventh-grade English language arts also exceeded the state average, and eighth-grade mathematics was modestly higher than the Utah rate. Mathematics improved notably in seventh and eighth grades, rising 9.5 and 12.9 points respectively from the prior year. Science also improved overall, particularly in seventh grade, which increased by 18.7 points. However, the school’s averages remained below the state in English language arts and mathematics, and sixth-grade mathematics was especially low at 21.2% proficiency.
Parents should pay particular attention to the uneven results across grades. Eighth-grade science was 27.5% proficient, 23.3 points below the state, while eighth-grade English language arts was also well below Utah’s rate. Sixth-grade science was a clear strength, but sixth-grade mathematics needs significant support. Chronic absenteeism is another important concern: 24.8% of students were chronically absent, compared with 14.5% districtwide and 23.8% statewide. The school’s ranking improved from the 22nd percentile in 2023–2024 to the 42nd percentile in 2025–2026, suggesting positive momentum. Overall, Juab Junior High appears to be improving, but families should expect academic experiences to vary considerably by grade and subject.
Thank you for your feedback!