Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Provost School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Provost School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Provost School's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Provost School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Provost School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#238 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
35%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
55%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Provost School's ranking?
Provost School is ranked #238 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Provost School?
470 students attend Provost School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Provost School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Provost School?
Provost School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Provost School offer ?
Provost School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Provost School part of?
Provost School is part of Provo School District.
In what neighborhood is Provost School located?
Provost School is located in the Provost neighborhood of Provo, UT.
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