Dan W. Peterson

169 N 1100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
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Bottom 50%
Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dan W. Peterson 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in UT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dan W. Peterson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

School Overview

Dan W. Peterson's student population of 236 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
236 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Dan W. Peterson 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 Dan W. Peterson is 0.43, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (UT)
#967 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
39%
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≤10%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
15%
19%
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Black
2%
1%
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White
74%
72%
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Hawaiian
4%
2%
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Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
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<50%
88%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dan W. Peterson's ranking?
Dan W. Peterson is ranked #967 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Dan W. Peterson often compared to?
Dan W. Petersonis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Springs School, Hartvigsen School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dan W. Peterson?
The graduation rate of Dan W. Peterson is 50%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dan W. Peterson?
236 students attend Dan W. Peterson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Dan W. Peterson students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dan W. Peterson?
Dan W. Peterson has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dan W. Peterson offer ?
Dan W. Peterson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Dan W. Peterson part of?
Dan W. Peterson is part of Alpine School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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