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Mapleton School Guide

Mapleton Junior High School, Mapleton

A buyer's guide to Mapleton Junior High: how it rates, the elementary and high schools it connects to, and what homes inside the boundary cost.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

The short answer

Mapleton Junior High School is a public junior high serving grades 7 to 9 in the Nebo School District, in Mapleton, Utah. It carries a 5 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and is described as performing about average among Utah schools at the same grade levels. It is the junior high that serves most of Mapleton, and most of its boundary continues on to Maple Mountain High School.

7 to 9
GRADES
~1,310
STUDENTS
5/10
GREATSCHOOLS
~25 to 1
STUDENT TO TEACHER
AP + G/T
PROGRAMS OFFERED
Nebo
SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mapleton Junior High School, 362 E 1200 N, Mapleton, UT 84664. Nebo School District.

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How good is Mapleton Junior High?

Mapleton Junior High earns a 5 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and is described as performing about average compared to Utah schools serving the same grades. It offers a Gifted and Talented program along with AP coursework, which gives motivated students a path to accelerate. The school serves roughly 1,310 students at a student to teacher ratio of around 25 to 1, which is typical for a Nebo District junior high.

Class sizes at this level tend to run larger than in elementary school, so if smaller classes are a priority for your family, ask about specific grade and subject sections when you tour.

Where Mapleton Junior High fits

Mapleton Junior High sits in the middle of the Mapleton school progression. Nearby elementary schools, including Mapleton, Maple Ridge, Hobble Creek, and Sierra Bonita, sit in the same part of the Nebo School District and feed the Mapleton Junior pipeline. From Mapleton Junior High, most students continue on to Maple Mountain High School, with some Mapleton addresses routing to Springville High School instead.

Because Nebo District has redrawn lines as the area has grown, treat any elementary or high school pairing as a starting point, not a guarantee. Maple Mountain High School and Springville High School do not yet have their own guides on this site, so use our Mapleton area page to explore the wider market while you confirm assignments with the district.

Homes in the Mapleton Junior High boundary

The Mapleton Junior High boundary covers most of Mapleton, a city known for larger lots, mountain views, and a settled, small-town feel at the base of the Wasatch. That range means the housing options are broad, from more modest homes on established streets up to large single-family properties on bigger lots and acreage.

Because the boundary spans both older and newer neighborhoods, prices vary widely from block to block, and the mix of active listings shifts month to month. Rather than quote a range that goes stale quickly, we would rather pull a current, address-specific snapshot for you.

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A local broker’s take

If schools are steering your Mapleton search, Mapleton Junior High is the junior high nearly every family in the city will pass through. Its rating sits in the middle of the pack, but its AP and Gifted and Talented options give stronger students room to stretch, and the surrounding elementaries feed in from some of the most sought-after neighborhoods in southern Utah County. The usual caution applies: attendance lines here have moved as the area has grown, and a single street can separate Maple Mountain from Springville down the road. When you find a home you like, we will confirm its exact junior high and high school boundaries before you write an offer.

Explore the wider market on our Mapleton area page.

Enrolling and location

Families within the boundary receive guaranteed enrollment at Mapleton Junior High. Utah’s open enrollment policy allows applications from outside the boundary, subject to available space, through the Nebo School District.

When you are ready to find a home in the Mapleton Junior High area, call 801-999-8005 or reach out here, and we will pull current listings inside the boundary and confirm the attendance area on any address you are considering.

Sources: GreatSchools, SchoolDigger, Niche, U.S. News and World Report, and the Nebo School District. School data reflects the most recent published figures for the 2024 to 2025 school year. Ratings and boundaries change over time, so verify any specific address before relying on it.

Mapleton Junior High School, Mapleton FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  • What grades does Mapleton Junior High serve?

    Mapleton Junior High serves grades 7 to 9 in the Nebo School District, in Mapleton, Utah.

  • Is Mapleton Junior High a good school?

    It holds a 5 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and is described as performing about average among Utah schools serving the same grades. It offers Gifted and Talented programming and AP coursework. As with any middle school, weigh the rating against a visit and the specific programs your child needs.

  • What high school does Mapleton Junior High feed into?

    Most of the Mapleton Junior High boundary feeds Maple Mountain High School. Some Mapleton addresses have historically routed to Springville High School instead, and boundaries shift over time, so confirm your exact address before you rely on a feeder.

  • Which elementary schools feed into Mapleton Junior High?

    Mapleton-area elementary schools including Mapleton, Maple Ridge, Hobble Creek, and Sierra Bonita sit in the same part of the Nebo School District and feed the Mapleton Junior pipeline. Verify any specific address with the district, since lines can change.

  • Can I send my child to Mapleton Junior High if I live outside the boundary?

    Often, yes. Utah's open enrollment lets you apply from outside the boundary, subject to available space, through the Nebo School District. Families inside the boundary receive guaranteed enrollment.

  • How do I find homes that feed into Mapleton Junior High?

    Search the Mapleton Junior High attendance area directly on zoomUTAH, or reach out and we will pull current listings inside the boundary for you. Always verify the boundary on a specific address before you write an offer, since lines can change.

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