Serving 728 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rees 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 33% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: REES SCHOOL serves the northwest part of Spanish Fork, UT, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive to school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rees School's student population of 728 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
728 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Rees 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 Rees School is 0.43, 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
#539 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)33%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)27.8%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
23%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. 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 Rees School's ranking?
Rees School is ranked #539 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
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 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Rees School?
728 students attend Rees School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Rees School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rees School?
Rees School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rees School offer ?
Rees School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Rees School part of?
Rees School is part of Nebo School District.
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