Serving 638 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Plain City School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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: 638 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plain City School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Plain City School's student population of 638 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plain City 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 Plain City School is 0.10, 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
#114 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
95%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plain City School's ranking?
Plain City School is ranked #114 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Plain City School often compared to?
Plain City Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lomond View School, Farr West School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Plain City School?
638 students attend Plain City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Plain City School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plain City School?
Plain City School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Plain City School offer ?
Plain City School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Plain City School part of?
Plain City School is part of Weber School District.
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