Serving 598 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cedar East School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: CEDAR EAST SCHOOL serves the southeastern part of Cedar City's school district, covering an area of approximately 162.2 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 16.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar East School's student population of 598 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
598 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cedar East School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar East School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#551 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.5%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar East School's ranking?
Cedar East School is ranked #551 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Cedar East School often compared to?
Cedar East Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar North School, Cedar South School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Cedar East School?
598 students attend Cedar East School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Cedar East School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar East School?
Cedar East School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cedar East School offer ?
Cedar East School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cedar East School part of?
Cedar East School is part of Iron School District.
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