Orem Jr High School vs. Lakeridge Jr High School
Should you attend Orem Jr High School or Lakeridge 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
Orem Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Lakeridge Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 969 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 28% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). 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 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,344 students in grades 7-9, Lakeridge Jr High School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). 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 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
7-9
7-9
Total Students
969 students
1,344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
55 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#721 out of 957 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#447 out of 957 schools in UT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
355
450
Grade 8 Students
285
449
Grade 9 Students
329
445
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
39%
32%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
52%
58%
% Hawaiian
3%
3%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%