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North Sanpete Middle

655 E 100 S, MORONI, UT 84646North Sanpete District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
423
Students
Total enrolled
$11,645
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 19% vs nat'l
21.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 39% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 12% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 423 students in grades 07–08 in MORONI, Utah.
19% below average funding
District spends $11,645 per pupil, 19% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

North Sanpete Middle is a mid-sized middle in MORONI, Utah, serving grades 07–08 with 423 students. The district invests $11,645 per student — 19% below the national average of $14,347, with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at North Sanpete Middle

423
Total Students
21.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
55%
Free Lunch
20
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 Distribution207 male · 216 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility55%
National avg 52% · 231 students
Student Composition
79%
18%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino18%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490066000413

Academic Outcomes at North Sanpete Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 52th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84646

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,645Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,645
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,124
Student Support$2,213
Administration$1,397
Operations$1,747
Other$1,164
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,645 spent per student, an estimated $5,159 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
27%
State government
56.0%
Local (property tax)
26.5%
Federal programs
17.5%
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 — $11,645/student, 19% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Mt. Pleasant SchoolMoroni SchoolFairview SchoolFountain Green School
+1 more
↓
High School
North Sanpete High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountySanpete County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNorth Sanpete District →
Phone: (435)436-8206
NCES ID: 490066000413
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MORONI 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 North Sanpete District
High
North Sanpete High
765 students · 09–12
44% FRL
Elem
Mt. Pleasant School
558 students · PK–06
54% FRL
Elem
Moroni School
370 students · PK–06
● 44 opp61% FRL
Elem
Fairview School
244 students · KG–06
50% FRL
Elem
Fountain Green School
174 students · PK–06
● 44 opp51% FRL
Other
Pleasant Creek High School
112 students · KG–12
94% FRL
Elem
Spring City School
106 students · KG–06
59% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
655 E 100 S, MORONI, UT 84646
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.