South Summit School District

285 East 400 South
Kamas, UT 84036
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

South Summit School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,703 students in South Summit School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
Public Schools in South Summit School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,114 Schools
# Students
1,703 Students
686,756 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
30,426 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

South Summit School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 154 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (UT)
#63 out of 154 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of South Summit   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
39%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Summit   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of UT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
43%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Summit   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of UT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of South Summit   School District and public school graduation rate of UT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.44
# American Indian Students
3 Students
6,695 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
11,393 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
225 Students
129,039 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
19%
# Black Students
2 Students
9,192 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,458 Students
496,490 Students
% White Students
86%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
11,104 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
22,787 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
49
16,042
# Students in K Grade:
98
48,709
# Students in 1st Grade:
97
49,552
# Students in 2nd Grade:
98
50,420
# Students in 3rd Grade:
126
51,262
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
50,462
# Students in 5th Grade:
145
51,718
# Students in 6th Grade:
113
51,995
# Students in 7th Grade:
148
52,947
# Students in 8th Grade:
149
53,651
# Students in 9th Grade:
149
54,345
# Students in 10th Grade:
141
53,774
# Students in 11th Grade:
131
51,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
135
50,303
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,447 is higher than the state median of $10,643. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,590 is higher than the state median of $10,739. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (UT)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$7,309 MM
This chart display total revenue of South Summit   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in UT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$25 MM
$7,375 MM
This chart display total spending of South Summit   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in UT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,447
$10,643
This chart display average revenue per public school student in South Summit   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in UT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,590
$10,739
This chart display average spending per public school student in South Summit   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in UT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South Summit School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Summit Academy
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6407 N Business Park Loop Rd.
Park City, UT 84098
(435) 901-1697
Grades: 6-12
| 101 students
Rank: #22.
South Summit Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
355 E 300 S
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 783-4341
Grades: 5-8
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Silver Summit School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6407 N Business Partk Loop Rd
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 640-6095
Grades: K-5
| 45 students
Rank: #44.
South Summit School
Math: 43% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
535 E 300 S
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 783-4318
Grades: PK-4
| 559 students
Rank: #55.
South Summit High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
45 S 300 E
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 783-4313
Grades: 9-12
| 501 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Summit Preschool
Special Education School
375 E 300 S
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 783-4301
Grades: PK
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Summit School District?
South Summit School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,703 students.
What is the rank of South Summit School District?
South Summit School District is ranked #65 out of 154 school districts in Utah (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Utah school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Summit School District?
86% of South Summit School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Summit School District?
South Summit School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 23:1.
What is South Summit School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,590 is higher than the state median of $10,739. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,703 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in UT)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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