Serving 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Santaquin 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 40% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santaquin School's student population of 579 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
579 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Santaquin 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 Santaquin School is 0.37, 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
#605 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
78%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.6%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santaquin School's ranking?
Santaquin School is ranked #605 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Santaquin School often compared to?
Santaquin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orchard Hills School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Santaquin School?
579 students attend Santaquin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Santaquin School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Santaquin School?
Santaquin School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santaquin School offer ?
Santaquin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Santaquin School part of?
Santaquin School is part of Nebo School District.
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