Serving 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Little Valley School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher 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 11% 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: 552 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Little Valley School serves the southern part of Saint George, UT, covering an attendance zone of approximately 5.3 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Little Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Little Valley School's student population of 552 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
552 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Believe, Achieve, Roar!
School Rankings
Little Valley School ranks within the top 30% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little Valley School is 0.20, 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
#193 out of 957 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-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 Little Valley School's ranking?
Little Valley School is ranked #193 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Little Valley School often compared to?
Little Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Academy, Heritage School, Crimson View School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Little Valley School?
552 students attend Little Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Little Valley School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Little Valley School?
Little Valley School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Little Valley School offer ?
Little Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Little Valley School part of?
Little Valley School is part of Washington School District.
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