Vernal Middle

Uintah District
721 W 100 S
VERNAL, UT 84078
842 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Vernal Middle School, located at 721 W 100 S in Vernal, Utah, serves as a key educational institution for students in the Uintah School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing a structured environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school. The school is committed to fostering academic growth while offering programs that encourage social development and student engagement within the Uintah Basin community.

The school strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere where educators work to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education. Through a combination of core curriculum subjects and various extracurricular opportunities, Vernal Middle School aims to address the diverse learning needs of its student body. While the specific digital interface for the school has transitioned over the years, the institution remains a foundational component of the local educational landscape, dedicated to promoting student achievement and community involvement in the city of Vernal.
842
Total Students
37.7
Full-Time Teachers
22.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    697 (82.8%)
  • Hispanic
    98 (11.6%)
  • Two or More
    23 (2.7%)
  • American Indian
    15 (1.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.5%)
  • Black
    3 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Uintah District
Phone: (435)781-3140
Website: http://vms.schools.officelive.com/default.aspx
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 842
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 267
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 292
Grade 7 267
Grade 8 283
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Uintah Middle School
Uintah District
579 Students
161 N 1000 W
VERNAL, UT 84078 (0.4 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th