For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,560 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 17% 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
1,112 Schools
# Students
1,560 Students
681,035 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
31,284 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Garfield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 153 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
0.30
0.46
# American Indian Students
17 Students
6,356 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
11,203 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
180 Students
135,730 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
20%
# Black Students
2 Students
8,999 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,299 Students
481,682 Students
% White Students
83%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
10,774 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
47 Students
26,165 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
54
16,573
# Students in K Grade:
175
44,583
# Students in 1st Grade:
178
47,327
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
50,032
# Students in 3rd Grade:
182
50,137
# Students in 4th Grade:
150
50,477
# Students in 5th Grade:
141
51,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
108
50,580
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
52,075
# Students in 8th Grade:
67
52,556
# Students in 9th Grade:
66
53,806
# Students in 10th Grade:
70
55,206
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
54,321
# Students in 12th Grade:
65
51,610
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,362 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,732. The school district revenue/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,201 is higher than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$7,309 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$7,375 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,362
$10,732
Spending / Student
$16,201
$10,829
Best Garfield School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boulder 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
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Antimony 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
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Panguitch 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
| 237 students
Rank: #44.
Panguitch Middle 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
| 66 students
Rank: #55.
Escalante High 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
| 71 students
Rank: #66.
Escalante 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
(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
| 145 students
Rank: #88.
Bryce Valley 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
| 149 students
Rank: #99.
Bryce Valley High 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
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
145 East Center
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8821
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8821
Grades: K-6
| 622 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Garfield School District?
Garfield School District manages 10 public schools serving 1,560 students.
What is the rank of Garfield School District?
Garfield School District is ranked #89 out of 153 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?
83% of Garfield School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is Garfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,201 is higher than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
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