Payson Middle School serves 1,081 students in grades 6-7.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
1,081 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Payson Middle School?
1,081 students attend Payson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Payson Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Payson Middle School?
Payson Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Payson Middle School offer ?
Payson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Payson Middle School part of?
Payson Middle School is part of Nebo School District.
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