Serving 85 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Castle Valley Center 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 11:1 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: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Castle Valley Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Castle Valley Center's student population of 85 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Castle Valley Center 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 Castle Valley Center is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#241 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%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
79%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Castle Valley Center's ranking?
Castle Valley Center is ranked #241 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Castle Valley Center often compared to?
Castle Valley Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Blind Region 2 by visitors of our site.
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 Castle Valley Center?
85 students attend Castle Valley Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Castle Valley Center students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Castle Valley Center?
Castle Valley Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Castle Valley Center offer ?
Castle Valley Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Castle Valley Center part of?
Castle Valley Center is part of Carbon School District.
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