Provo Peaks School

665 E Center St
Provo, UT 84606
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 551 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Provo Peaks 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 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Provo Peaks School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

School Overview

Provo Peaks School's student population of 551 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
551 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Provo Peaks 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 Provo Peaks School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (UT)
#624 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(20-21)
35%
39%
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(20-21)
37%
43%
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(20-21)
41%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
41%
20%
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Black
3%
1%
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White
47%
71%
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Hawaiian
2%
2%
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
23%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Provo Peaks School's ranking?
Provo Peaks School is ranked #624 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Provo Peaks School?
551 students attend Provo Peaks School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Provo Peaks School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Provo Peaks School?
Provo Peaks School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Provo Peaks School offer ?
Provo Peaks School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Provo Peaks School part of?
Provo Peaks School is part of Provo School District.
In what neighborhood is Provo Peaks School located?
Provo Peaks School is located in the Joaquin neighborhood of Provo, UT. There are 1 other public schools located in Joaquin.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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