Serving 31 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Oscarson 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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-6
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oscarson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Oscarson School's student population of 31 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oscarson 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 Oscarson School is 0.11, 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
#827 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
94%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
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 Oscarson School's ranking?
Oscarson School is ranked #827 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Oscarson School?
31 students attend Oscarson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Oscarson School students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oscarson School?
Oscarson School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Oscarson School offer ?
Oscarson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Oscarson School part of?
Oscarson School is part of Piute School District.
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