- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vernal, UT
Vernal Middle
Federal NCES profile for Vernal Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490108000786
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernal Middle earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Vernal · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Vernal Middle has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vernal Middle ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Vernal, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Vernal Middle held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 490108000786 · Vernal, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
842 enr · 22.2:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Uintah High (1,843 students)
Vernal Middle held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Vernal Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Uintah High
Uintah High
1,843 students
- This school
Vernal Middle
842 students
- Discovery Scho 656
Discovery School
656 students
- Uintah Middle 579
Uintah Middle School
579 students
- Maeser School 473
Maeser School
473 students
- Naples School 456
Naples School
456 students
What this shows Vernal Middle reports 842 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernal Middle compares
Vernal 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▲ 23% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 842 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
842
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 59% in Utah - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.2%
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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Vernal Middle is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Uintah District reports $11,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vernal Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uintah High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Uintah Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maeser School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Naples School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vernal Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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 (~842 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vernal Middle
How many students attend Vernal Middle?
Vernal Middle has 842 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vernal, UT. CCD year-over-year: 849 (2022-23) → 831 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernal Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernal Middle is 22.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vernal Middle?
34.4% of students at Vernal Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernal Middle?
The largest demographic group at Vernal Middle is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Vernal, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernal Middle?
Vernal Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Vernal Middle rank among public schools in Vernal?
By Resource Investment Index, Vernal Middle ranks #11 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 Vernal Middle, Uintah District also operates Uintah High (1,843 students), Discovery School (656 students), and Uintah Middle School (579 students). See the Uintah District district page for the complete list.