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Fillmore Middle

435 S 500 W, FILLMORE, UT 84631Millard District
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0508Non-Charter
356
Students
Total enrolled
$13,201
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
8% vs nat'l
21.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
38% vs nat'l
52/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Mid-sized public school
Serves 356 students in grades 05–08 in FILLMORE, Utah.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,201 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 52th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Fillmore Middle is a mid-sized middle in FILLMORE, Utah, serving grades 05–08 with 356 students. The district invests $13,201 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Fillmore Middle

356
Total Students
21.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
53%
Free Lunch
17
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0508) are served by this school
Gender Distribution183 male · 173 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility53%
National avg 52% · 190 students
Student Composition
78%
13%
Asian2%
White78%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490054000798

Academic Outcomes at Fillmore Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 52th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 85th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84631

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,201Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,201
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,808
Student Support$2,508
Administration$1,584
Operations$1,980
Other$1,320
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,201 spent per student, an estimated $5,848 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
41%
45%
State government
41.0%
Local (property tax)
45.2%
Federal programs
13.8%
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.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location
CountyMillard County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (435)743-5660
NCES ID: 490054000798
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FILLMORE 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.

Location
435 S 500 W, FILLMORE, UT 84631
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.