- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
South Cache Middle School held near 1,092 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.2 → 48.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 490012000084 · Hyrum, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
1,143 enr · 24.8:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeline High School (1,894 students)
South Cache Middle School held near 1,092 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.2 → 48.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
South Cache Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeline High
Ridgeline High School
1,894 students
- Green Canyon H
Green Canyon High School
1,677 students
- Sky View High
Sky View High
1,600 students
- Mountain Crest
Mountain Crest High
1,547 students
- North Cache Mi
North Cache Middle School
1,194 students
- This school
South Cache Middle School
1,143 students
What this shows South Cache Middle School reports 1,143 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Cache Middle School compares
South Cache Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,273
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Cache District reports $10,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,677
- 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
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 (~1,143 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,063 (2022-23) → 1,092 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.