For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,312 students in Garfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
Public Schools in Garfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,105 Schools
# Students
1,312 Students
691,961 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
30,876 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Garfield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 154 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#81 out of 154 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
45%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.46
# American Indian Students
37 Students
6,710 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
11,737 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
129 Students
135,832 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
20%
# Black Students
3 Students
9,106 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,107 Students
493,174 Students
% White Students
84%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
11,418 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
23,628 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
71
16,523
# Students in K Grade:
118
46,696
# Students in 1st Grade:
129
50,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
142
50,387
# Students in 3rd Grade:
121
51,023
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
52,001
# Students in 5th Grade:
97
50,985
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
52,318
# Students in 7th Grade:
70
52,895
# Students in 8th Grade:
69
53,997
# Students in 9th Grade:
73
55,319
# Students in 10th Grade:
86
55,534
# Students in 11th Grade:
70
53,074
# Students in 12th Grade:
71
50,816
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,320 is higher than the state median of $10,563. The school district revenue/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,263 is higher than the state median of $10,658. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$7,309 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$7,375 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,320
$10,563
Spending / Student
$19,263
$10,658
Best Garfield School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boulder School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
280 N 200 E, 50 Sch House Ln
Boulder, UT 84716
(435) 335-7322
Boulder, UT 84716
(435) 335-7322
Grades: PK-6
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Antimony School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
140 N Highway 22, 140 N Hwy 22
Antimony, UT 84712
(435) 624-3221
Antimony, UT 84712
(435) 624-3221
Grades: PK-6
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Panguitch School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 S 100 W, 110 S 100 W
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8847
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8847
Grades: PK-6
| 238 students
Rank: #44.
Panguitch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 S 400 E, 75 S 400 E
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8225
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8225
Grades: 7-8
| 72 students
Rank: #55.
Escalante High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Highway 12, 800 East Hwy
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4205
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4205
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Rank: #66.
Escalante School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 N 300 E, 50 N 300 E
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4247
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4247
Grades: PK-6
| 107 students
Rank: #77.
Panguitch High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
390 E 100 S, 390 E 100 S
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8805
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8805
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
Rank: #88.
Bryce Valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Center, 500 W Center
Tropic, UT 84776
(435) 679-8619
Tropic, UT 84776
(435) 679-8619
Grades: PK-6
| 167 students
Rank: #99.
Bryce Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
721 W Bryce Way, 721 W Bryce W
Tropic, UT 84776
(435) 679-8835
Tropic, UT 84776
(435) 679-8835
Grades: 7-12
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
Garfield Online
Magnet School
145 East Center
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8821
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8821
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Garfield School District?
Garfield School District manages 10 public schools serving 1,312 students.
What is the rank of Garfield School District?
Garfield School District is ranked #90 out of 154 school districts in Utah (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield School District?
84% of Garfield School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garfield School District?
Garfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is Garfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,263 is higher than the state median of $10,658. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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