Iron Springs School

235 N 4050 W
Cedar City, UT 84720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 619 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Iron Springs 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 54% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher 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 13% 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: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30% in UT
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Iron Springs School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Iron Springs School's student population of 619 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
619 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Iron Springs 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 Iron Springs School is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (UT)
#217 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Iron Springs School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
54%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Iron Springs School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
48%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iron Springs School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
55%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Iron Springs School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
9%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Iron Springs School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Iron Springs School and the percentage of Black public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
87%
71%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Iron Springs School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Iron Springs School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Iron Springs School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Iron Springs School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iron Springs School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iron Springs School's ranking?
Iron Springs School is ranked #217 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Iron Springs School often compared to?
Iron Springs Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar South School, Gateway Preparatory Academy, Three Peaks School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Iron Springs School?
619 students attend Iron Springs School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Iron Springs School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iron Springs School?
Iron Springs School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Iron Springs School offer ?
Iron Springs School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Iron Springs School part of?
Iron Springs School is part of Iron School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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