Serving 17 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Boulder School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boulder School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Boulder School's student population of 17 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boulder School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boulder School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#209 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
41%
20%
Black
6%
1%
White
53%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boulder School's ranking?
Boulder School is ranked #209 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Boulder School?
17 students attend Boulder School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Boulder School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boulder School?
Boulder School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Boulder School offer ?
Boulder School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Boulder School part of?
Boulder School is part of Garfield School District.
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