Provost School
Provost School serves 416 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Provost School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Provost School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Provost School's student population of 416 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Provost School is ranked within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Provost School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#238 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
35%
18%
Black
1%
1%
White
56%
73%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Provost School's ranking?
Provost School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Provost School?
416 students attend Provost School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Provost School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Provost School offer ?
Provost School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Provost School part of?
Provost School is part of Provo School District.
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