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Helper Middle

151 UINTAH ST, HELPER, UT 84526Carbon District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
205
Students
Total enrolled
$17,372
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 21% vs nat'l
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 10% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 10% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 205 students in grades 06–08 in HELPER, Utah.
21% above average funding
District spends $17,372 per pupil, 21% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Helper Middle is a mid-sized middle in HELPER, Utah, serving grades 06–08 with 205 students. The district invests $17,372 per student — 21% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Helper Middle

205
Total Students
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
44%
Free Lunch
12
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution100 male · 105 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility44%
National avg 52% · 91 students
Student Composition
81%
16%
White81%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Multiracial1%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490015000092

Academic Outcomes at Helper Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 56th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84526

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,372Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,372
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,644
Student Support$3,301
Administration$2,085
Operations$2,606
Other$1,737
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,372 spent per student, an estimated $7,696 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
48%
38%
State government
47.5%
Local (property tax)
38.4%
Federal programs
14.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,372/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Creekview SchoolCastle Heights SchoolSally Mauro SchoolWellington School
+1 more
↓
Middle
Mont Harmon Middle
↓
High School
Carbon High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyCarbon County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCarbon District →
Phone: (435)472-5441
NCES ID: 490015000092
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HELPER seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Carbon District
High
Carbon High
1,023 students · 09–12
● 45 opp35% FRL
Mid
Mont Harmon Middle
601 students · 06–08
● 45 opp45% FRL
Elem
Creekview School
450 students · PK–05
● 45 opp42% FRL
Elem
Castle Heights School
422 students · KG–05
● 45 opp46% FRL
Elem
Sally Mauro School
318 students · PK–05
● 45 opp53% FRL
Elem
Wellington School
267 students · PK–05
● 43 opp53% FRL
Elem
Bruin Point School
97 students · PK–05
● 43 opp76% FRL
Other
Castle Valley Center
85 students · PK–12
● 45 opp59% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
151 UINTAH ST, HELPER, UT 84526
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.