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North Cache Middle School

157 W 600 S, RICHMOND, UT 84333Cache District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
1,119
Students
Total enrolled
$10,012
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 30% vs nat'l
22.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 48% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,119 students in grades 07–08 in RICHMOND, Utah.
30% below average funding
District spends $10,012 per pupil, 30% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

North Cache Middle School is a very large middle in RICHMOND, Utah, serving grades 07–08 with 1,119 students. The district invests $10,012 per student — 30% below the national average of $14,347, with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at North Cache Middle School

1,119
Total Students
22.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
35%
Free Lunch
49
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution525 male · 594 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility35%
National avg 52% · 387 students
Student Composition
88%
8%
White88%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490012000078

Academic Outcomes at North Cache Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 87th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84333

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,012Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,012
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,405
Student Support$1,902
Administration$1,201
Operations$1,502
Other$1,001
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,012 spent per student, an estimated $4,435 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
32%
State government
58.3%
Local (property tax)
31.5%
Federal programs
10.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,012/student, 30% less than the national average
  • 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Sunrise SchoolProvidence SchoolHeritage SchoolCanyon School
+13 more
↓
Middle
South Cache Middle SchoolSpring Creek Middle School
↓
High School
Ridgeline High SchoolGreen Canyon High SchoolMountain Crest HighSky View High
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyCache County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCache District →
Phone: (435)258-2452
NCES ID: 490012000078
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in RICHMOND seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Cache District
High
Ridgeline High School
1,813 students · 08–12
● 56 opp27% FRL
High
Green Canyon High School
1,690 students · 08–12
● 53 opp26% FRL
High
Mountain Crest High
1,538 students · 08–12
35% FRL
High
Sky View High
1,517 students · 08–12
35% FRL
Mid
South Cache Middle School
1,063 students · 07–08
37% FRL
Mid
Spring Creek Middle School
845 students · 07–08
● 53 opp27% FRL
Elem
Sunrise School
782 students · KG–06
20% FRL
Elem
Providence School
760 students · KG–06
● 53 opp18% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
157 W 600 S, RICHMOND, UT 84333
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.