Belknap School

510 N. 650 E.
Beaver, UT 84713
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 458 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Belknap School ranks in the top 10% 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 56% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 10% in UT
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Belknap School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

School Overview

Belknap School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
458 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Belknap School ranks within the top 10% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belknap School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#70 out of 975 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Belknap School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
56%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Belknap School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
65%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Belknap School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
66%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Belknap School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Belknap School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
19%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Belknap School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
White
79%
71%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Belknap School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Belknap School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Belknap School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belknap School's ranking?
Belknap School is ranked #70 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Belknap School?
458 students attend Belknap School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Belknap School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belknap School?
Belknap School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Belknap School offer ?
Belknap School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Belknap School part of?
Belknap School is part of Beaver School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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