Serving 72 students in grades 7-8, Panguitch Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: 7-8
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Panguitch Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Panguitch Middle School's student population of 72 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Panguitch Middle 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 Panguitch Middle School is 0.22, 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
#444 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Panguitch Middle School's ranking?
Panguitch Middle School is ranked #444 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Panguitch Middle School?
72 students attend Panguitch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Panguitch Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Panguitch Middle School?
Panguitch Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Panguitch Middle School offer ?
Panguitch Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Panguitch Middle School part of?
Panguitch Middle School is part of Garfield School District.
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