At a glance
Reported students
969
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Utah middle enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 144 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
827
Orem Jr High: 969 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
23.7:1 reported; state peer median 22.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,012
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.9:1
What the reported data says about Orem Jr High
Orem Jr High is a public middle school serving grades 07–09 in Orem. It is one of 92 current school records connected to Alpine District. NCES reports 969 students for 2024–25.
Among 144 middle schools in Utah with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 860 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.7:1, close to the Utah median of 22.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (38.8%). English learners represent 25.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Orem Jr High
- 1How do the reported 23.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.97 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 25.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.3%
- Hispanic38.8%
- Black0.6%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.2%
- Multiracial3.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Alpine District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mountain Ridge Jr High
Middle · Grades 07–09
958 reported students
Canyon View Jr High
Middle · Grades 07–09
1,066 reported students
Pleasant Grove Jr High
Middle · Grades 07–09
1,181 reported students
Timberline Middle
Middle · Grades 07–09
1,322 reported students
Lakeridge Jr High
Middle · Grades 07–09
1,344 reported students
Lehi Jr High
Middle · Grades 07–09
1,376 reported students
Public schools near Orem Jr High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon View Jr High Middle · Alpine District | 07–09 | 1,066 | 1.7 mi |
| Lakeridge Jr High Middle · Alpine District | 07–09 | 1,344 | 2.2 mi |
| Centennial Middle Middle · Provo District | 07–08 | 1,073 | 4.4 mi |
| Pleasant Grove Jr High Middle · Alpine District | 07–09 | 1,181 | 4.4 mi |
| Shoreline Middle School Middle · Provo District | 07–08 | 877 | 6.4 mi |
| Sage Canyon Middle Middle · Alpine District | 07–09 | — | 7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Orem Jr High
What grades does Orem Jr High serve?
Orem Jr High reports grades 07–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Alpine District.
How many students attend Orem Jr High?
Orem Jr High reported 969 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 144 Utah middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,012 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Orem Jr High?
The calculated ratio is 23.7:1, based on 969 students and 40.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Utah median for the same school level is 22.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Orem Jr High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Orem Jr High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Alpine District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Orem Jr High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Orem Jr High in?
Orem Jr High is part of Alpine District, based in American Fork, UT, which operates 92 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Orem Jr High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Canyon View Jr High (1.7 mi), Lakeridge Jr High (2.2 mi), Centennial Middle (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.