Serving 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hurricane School 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 34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hurricane School serves the eastern part of Hurricane, UT, covering an area of approximately 28.5 square miles. Families typically drive about 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 13.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hurricane School's student population of 611 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
611 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We Are Too Great For Small Dreams!
School Rankings
Hurricane 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 Hurricane School is 0.41, 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
#619 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
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 Hurricane School's ranking?
Hurricane School is ranked #619 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Hurricane School often compared to?
Hurricane Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Three Falls School, Coral Canyon School, Sandstone School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Hurricane School?
611 students attend Hurricane School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hurricane School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hurricane School?
Hurricane School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hurricane School offer ?
Hurricane School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hurricane School part of?
Hurricane School is part of Washington School District.
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