Serving 176 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Valley School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Valley School's student population of 176 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Valley School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
93%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley School's ranking?
Valley School is ranked #322 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Valley School?
176 students attend Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Valley School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley School?
Valley School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Valley School offer ?
Valley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Valley School part of?
Valley School is part of Kane School District.
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