Serving 37 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Big Water 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Water School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Big Water School's student population of 37 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Big Water 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 Big Water School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#493 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
27%
19%
Black
5%
1%
White
60%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Water School's ranking?
Big Water School is ranked #493 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Big Water School?
37 students attend Big Water School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Big Water School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Water School?
Big Water School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Big Water School offer ?
Big Water School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Big Water School part of?
Big Water School is part of Kane School District.
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