Serving 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cedar Valley School ranks in the top 30% 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 50-59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cedar Valley School's student population of 118 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar Valley 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 Cedar Valley School is 0.17, 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
#288 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
91%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Valley School's ranking?
Cedar Valley School is ranked #288 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Cedar Valley School?
118 students attend Cedar Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cedar Valley School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Valley School?
Cedar Valley School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Cedar Valley School offer ?
Cedar Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cedar Valley School part of?
Cedar Valley School is part of Alpine School District.
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