- Enrollment
- 2,604
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Heber City, UT
Rocky Mountain Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Mountain Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490111000738
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Mountain Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Utah schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Heber City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- small classes for Utah
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Mountain Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Mountain Middle ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Heber City, UT.
School address
District: Wasatch District · Utah
NCES ID 490111000738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Rocky Mountain Middle held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.2 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 490111000738 · Heber City, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 16.8:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Wasatch High (2,604 students)
Rocky Mountain Middle held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.2 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Rocky Mountain Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wasatch High
Wasatch High
2,604 students
- Wasatch Learni
Wasatch Learning Academy
1,232 students
- Timpanogos Mid 1,033
Timpanogos Middle School
1,033 students
- Old Mill Schoo 769
Old Mill School
769 students
- This school 673
Rocky Mountain Middle
673 students
- Midway School 652
Midway School
652 students
What this shows Rocky Mountain Middle reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocky Mountain Middle compares
Rocky Mountain Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 29% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in Utah - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,562
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Rocky Mountain Middle is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Wasatch District reports $11,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rocky Mountain Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasatch High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wasatch Learning Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Timpanogos Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Mill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midway School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Mountain Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Mountain Middle
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Middle?
Rocky Mountain Middle has 673 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Heber City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 717 (2022-23) → 701 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Middle is 16.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rocky Mountain Middle?
19.9% of students at Rocky Mountain Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Mountain Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Mountain Middle is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Heber City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Mountain Middle?
Rocky Mountain Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rocky Mountain Middle rank among public schools in Heber City?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Mountain Middle ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Heber City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Heber City on the city page.
What other schools are in Wasatch District?
Besides Rocky Mountain Middle, Wasatch District also operates Wasatch High (2,604 students), Wasatch Learning Academy (1,232 students), and Timpanogos Middle School (1,033 students). See the Wasatch District district page for the complete list.