Serving 961 students in grades 7-9, Orem Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 961 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Orem Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Orem Jr High School's student population of 961 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
961 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
Orem Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orem Jr High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#756 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
38%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
53%
71%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Orem Jr High School is ranked #756 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Orem Jr High School often compared to?
Orem Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeridge Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Orem Jr High School?
961 students attend Orem Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Orem Jr High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orem Jr High School?
Orem Jr High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Orem Jr High School offer ?
Orem Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Orem Jr High School part of?
Orem Jr High School is part of Alpine School District.
In what neighborhood is Orem Jr High School located?
Orem Jr High School is located in the Geneva neighborhood of Orem, UT. There are 1 other public schools located in Geneva.
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