Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcpolin School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcpolin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Mcpolin School's student population of 403 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcpolin School ranks within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcpolin 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
#108 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
34%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
60%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcpolin School's ranking?
Mcpolin School is ranked #108 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Mcpolin School often compared to?
Mcpolin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jeremy Ranch School, Treasure Mtn. Junior High School, Weilenmann School Of Discovery by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Mcpolin School?
403 students attend Mcpolin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mcpolin School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcpolin School?
Mcpolin School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mcpolin School offer ?
Mcpolin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mcpolin School part of?
Mcpolin School is part of Park City School District.
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