Serving 47 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Kenneth Burdett 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 <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kenneth Burdett School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kenneth Burdett School's student population of 47 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kenneth Burdett 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 Kenneth Burdett School is 0.65, 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
#241 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
34%
19%
Black
2%
1%
White
47%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
22%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenneth Burdett School's ranking?
Kenneth Burdett School is ranked #241 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Kenneth Burdett School?
47 students attend Kenneth Burdett School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Kenneth Burdett School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenneth Burdett School?
Kenneth Burdett School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kenneth Burdett School offer ?
Kenneth Burdett School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Kenneth Burdett School part of?
Kenneth Burdett School is part of Utah Schools For Deaf & Blind School District.
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