Serving 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mt. Loafer 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 52% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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-6
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Loafer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mt. Loafer School's student population of 622 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
622 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt. Loafer 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 Mt. Loafer School is 0.20, 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
#306 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
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 Mt. Loafer School's ranking?
Mt. Loafer School is ranked #306 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?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Mt. Loafer School?
622 students attend Mt. Loafer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mt. Loafer School students are White, 7% 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 Mt. Loafer School?
Mt. Loafer School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mt. Loafer School offer ?
Mt. Loafer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mt. Loafer School part of?
Mt. Loafer School is part of Nebo School District.
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