Serving 545 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cedar South 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 46% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cedar South School serves the southeast part of Cedar City, UT, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the farthest edge of the area located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar South School's student population of 545 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
545 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 South 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 South School is 0.32, which is less 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
#510 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
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
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
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)33%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 South School's ranking?
Cedar South School is ranked #510 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Cedar South School often compared to?
Cedar South Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar East School, Cedar North School, Gateway Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Cedar South School?
545 students attend Cedar South School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cedar South School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar South School?
Cedar South School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cedar South School offer ?
Cedar South School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cedar South School part of?
Cedar South School is part of Iron School District.
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