Lakeridge Jr High School vs. Orem Jr High School
Should you attend Lakeridge Jr High School or Orem Jr High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lakeridge Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Orem Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,388 students in grades 7-9, Lakeridge 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 31% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
7-9
7-9
Total Students
1,388 students
961 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#501 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#756 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
445
350
Grade 8 Students
491
280
Grade 9 Students
452
331
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
31%
38%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
60%
53%
% Hawaiian
2%
4%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
