Serving 257 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 40%). 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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dan W. Peterson's student population of 257 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Dan W. Peterson 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 Dan W. Peterson is 0.46, 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
#945 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
2%
1%
White
71%
69%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #945 out of 957 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 Horizon 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 40% 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?
257 students attend Dan W. Peterson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Dan W. Peterson students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% 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 21:1.
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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