Serving 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Escalante Valley School ranks in the top 50% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Escalante Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Escalante Valley School's student population of 139 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
139 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Escalante Valley School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Escalante Valley 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
#420 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
40%
20%

Black
n/a
1%
White
56%
71%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
24%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
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 Escalante Valley School's ranking?
Escalante Valley School is ranked #420 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Escalante Valley School?
139 students attend Escalante Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Escalante Valley School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Escalante Valley School?
Escalante Valley School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Escalante Valley School offer ?
Escalante Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Escalante Valley School part of?
Escalante Valley School is part of Iron School District.
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