Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Montezuma Creek 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montezuma Creek School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Montezuma Creek School's student population of 303 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Montezuma Creek School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
95%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
2%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% UT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% UT state average).
How many students attend Montezuma Creek School?
303 students attend Montezuma Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Montezuma Creek School students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montezuma Creek School?
Montezuma Creek School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Montezuma Creek School offer ?
Montezuma Creek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Montezuma Creek School part of?
Montezuma Creek School is part of San Juan School District.
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