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Spring Canyon Middle

599 W 700 South, SPRINGVILLE, UT 84663Nebo District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,086
Students
Total enrolled
$11,095
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 23% vs nat'l
23.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 51% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,086 students in grades 06–08 in SPRINGVILLE, Utah.
23% below average funding
District spends $11,095 per pupil, 23% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Spring Canyon Middle is a very large middle in SPRINGVILLE, Utah, serving grades 06–08 with 1,086 students. The district invests $11,095 per student — 23% below the national average of $14,347, with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Spring Canyon Middle

1,086
Total Students
23.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
32%
Free Lunch
47
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 Distribution542 male · 544 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility32%
National avg 52% · 349 students
Student Composition
71%
21%
Asian1%
White71%
Hispanic / Latino21%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490063001558

Academic Outcomes at Spring Canyon Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 66th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84663

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,095Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,095
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,882
Student Support$2,108
Administration$1,331
Operations$1,664
Other$1,109
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,095 spent per student, an estimated $4,915 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
34%
State government
55.9%
Local (property tax)
33.8%
Federal programs
10.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,095/student, 23% less than the national average
  • 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Maple Ridge SchoolFoothills SchoolRiverview SchoolMeadow Brook School
+12 more
↓
Middle
Mapleton Junior HighMaple Grove MiddleSpringville Jr HighPayson Jr High
+5 more
↓
High School
Maple Mountain HighSpringville HighSalem Hills HighPayson High
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyUtah County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNebo District →
Phone: (801)609-2400
NCES ID: 490063001558
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SPRINGVILLE 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 Nebo District
High
Maple Mountain High
1,740 students · 07–12
● 47 opp10% FRL
High
Springville High
1,612 students · 08–12
● 47 opp22% FRL
High
Salem Hills High
1,561 students · 09–12
● 58 opp16% FRL
High
Payson High
1,554 students · 06–12
● 58 opp25% FRL
High
Spanish Fork High
1,519 students · 09–12
● 47 opp18% FRL
Mid
Mapleton Junior High
1,213 students · 07–09
● 53 opp14% FRL
Mid
Maple Grove Middle
1,210 students · 06–08
● 53 opp13% FRL
Mid
Springville Jr High
1,168 students · 07–09
● 47 opp28% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
599 W 700 South, SPRINGVILLE, UT 84663
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.