Paradise Canyon

1795 W 1230 N
Saint George, UT 84770
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paradise Canyon 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 31% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paradise Canyon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

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School Overview

Paradise Canyon's student population of 518 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
518 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Paradise Canyon 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 Paradise Canyon is 0.54, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (UT)
#767 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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31%
39%
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24%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
60%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
32%
72%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Paradise Canyon's ranking?
Paradise Canyon is ranked #767 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Paradise Canyon often compared to?
Paradise Canyonis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Paradise Canyon?
518 students attend Paradise Canyon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Paradise Canyon students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paradise Canyon?
Paradise Canyon has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Paradise Canyon offer ?
Paradise Canyon offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Paradise Canyon part of?
Paradise Canyon is part of Washington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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