Serving 236 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kauri Sue Hamilton 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kauri Sue Hamilton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kauri Sue Hamilton's student population of 236 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kauri Sue Hamilton 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 Kauri Sue Hamilton is 0.46, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#974 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
72%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kauri Sue Hamilton's ranking?
Kauri Sue Hamilton is ranked #974 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Kauri Sue Hamilton often compared to?
Kauri Sue Hamiltonis often viewed alongside schools like Hartvigsen School, Jordan Valley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kauri Sue Hamilton?
The graduation rate of Kauri Sue Hamilton is 50%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Kauri Sue Hamilton?
236 students attend Kauri Sue Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Kauri Sue Hamilton students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kauri Sue Hamilton?
Kauri Sue Hamilton has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kauri Sue Hamilton offer ?
Kauri Sue Hamilton offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Kauri Sue Hamilton part of?
Kauri Sue Hamilton is part of Jordan School District.
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