Serving 706 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hurricane 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 32% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 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: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 706 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hurricane School's student population of 706 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
706 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hurricane 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 Hurricane School 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
#639 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
79%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hurricane School's ranking?
Hurricane School is ranked #639 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Hurricane School often compared to?
Hurricane Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crimson View School, Sandstone School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Hurricane School?
706 students attend Hurricane School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hurricane School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hurricane School?
Hurricane School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Hurricane School offer ?
Hurricane School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hurricane School part of?
Hurricane School is part of Washington School District.
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