Serving 565 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cedar South School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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-5
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar South School's student population of 565 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar South School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar South School is 0.29, 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
#605 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
84%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar South School's ranking?
Cedar South School is ranked #605 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Cedar South School often compared to?
Cedar South Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar East School, Cedar North School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Cedar South School?
565 students attend Cedar South School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Cedar South School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar South School?
Cedar South School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Cedar South School offer ?
Cedar South School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cedar South School part of?
Cedar South School is part of Iron School District.
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