Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Centennial 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 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Centennial School's student population of 465 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Centennial 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 Centennial School is 0.53, 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
#622 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
66%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centennial School's ranking?
Centennial School is ranked #622 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Centennial School often compared to?
Centennial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kings Peak School, East 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 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Centennial School?
465 students attend Centennial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Centennial School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial School?
Centennial School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Centennial School offer ?
Centennial School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Centennial School part of?
Centennial School is part of Duchesne School District.
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