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Grand County Middle

439 S 100 E, MOAB, UT 84532Grand District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
238
Students
Total enrolled
$15,624
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 9% vs nat'l
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 6% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 238 students in grades 07–08 in MOAB, Utah.
9% above average funding
District spends $15,624 per pupil, 9% more than the national average of $14,347.
16.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Grand County Middle is a mid-sized middle in MOAB, Utah, serving grades 07–08 with 238 students. The district invests $15,624 per student — 9% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Grand County Middle

238
Total Students
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
50%
Free Lunch
15
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution120 male · 117 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility50%
National avg 52% · 118 students
Student Composition
72%
19%
Asian1%
White72%
Hispanic / Latino19%
Multiracial2%
Native American5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490033000192

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,624Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,624
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,874
Student Support$2,968
Administration$1,875
Operations$2,344
Other$1,562
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,624 spent per student, an estimated $6,921 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
22%
66%
State government
22.4%
Local (property tax)
66.2%
Federal programs
11.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 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
Helen M. Knight School
↓
High School
Grand County High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyGrand County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGrand District →
Phone: (435)259-7158
NCES ID: 490033000192
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MOAB seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Grand District
Elem
Helen M. Knight School
732 students · KG–06
49% FRL
High
Grand County High
461 students · 09–12
36% FRL
Other
C R Sundwall Center
42 students · PK–PK
55% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
439 S 100 E, MOAB, UT 84532
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.