Enrollment
1,143
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hyrum, UT
South Cache Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Cache Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490012000084
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Cache Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Utah schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hyrum · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Utah
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Cache Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Cache Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hyrum, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Cache Middle School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Cache Middle School
South Cache Middle School is a large middle school in Hyrum, Utah, enrolling 1,143 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.3% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,143 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 204 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #135.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Cache District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,894 students) and Green Canyon High School (1,677 students) alongside South Cache Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Cache Middle School compares
South Cache Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 13% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,143 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,143
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Utah - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, South Cache Middle School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cache District, which includes South Cache Middle School.
$9,309
Per student
-5%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 58.3%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Cache Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Canyon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sky View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Crest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Cache Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Cache Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,143 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Cache Middle School
How many students attend South Cache Middle School?
South Cache Middle School has 1,143 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hyrum, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Cache Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Cache Middle School is 24.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Cache Middle School?
24.3% of students at South Cache Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Cache Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Cache Middle School is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Hyrum, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Cache Middle School?
South Cache Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Cache Middle School rank among public schools in Hyrum?
By Resource Investment Index, South Cache Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hyrum, 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 Hyrum on the city page.
Is South Cache Middle School a good school?
South Cache Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Utah schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cache District?
Besides South Cache Middle School, Cache District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,894 students), Green Canyon High School (1,677 students), and Sky View High (1,600 students). See the Cache District district page for the complete list.
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