- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vernal, UT
Uintah Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Uintah Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490108000588
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Uintah Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #2 of 12
- public schools in Vernal · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Uintah Middle School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Uintah Middle School ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Vernal, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Uintah Middle School shrank from 669 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE held 29.2 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 490108000588 · Vernal, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 20:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Uintah High (1,843 students)
Uintah Middle School shrank from 669 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE held 29.2 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Uintah Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Uintah High
Uintah High
1,843 students
- Vernal Middle
Vernal Middle
842 students
- Discovery Scho 656
Discovery School
656 students
- This school 579
Uintah Middle School
579 students
- Maeser School 473
Maeser School
473 students
- Naples School 456
Naples School
456 students
What this shows Uintah Middle School reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Uintah Middle School compares
Uintah Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▲ 21% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Utah - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$11,207
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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.8%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Uintah Middle School is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Uintah District reports $11,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Uintah Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uintah High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vernal Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maeser School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naples School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Uintah Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Uintah Middle School
How many students attend Uintah Middle School?
Uintah Middle School has 579 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vernal, UT. CCD year-over-year: 669 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), down 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uintah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Uintah Middle School is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 27% 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 Uintah Middle School?
33.9% of students at Uintah Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Uintah Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Uintah Middle School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Vernal, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Uintah Middle School?
Uintah Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Uintah Middle School rank among public schools in Vernal?
By Resource Investment Index, Uintah Middle School ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Vernal, 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 Vernal on the city page.
What other schools are in Uintah District?
Besides Uintah Middle School, Uintah District also operates Uintah High (1,843 students), Vernal Middle (842 students), and Discovery School (656 students). See the Uintah District district page for the complete list.