Serving 646 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Three Peaks School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Three Peaks School serves the southeast part of Cedar City, UT, covering an area of approximately 69.6 square miles, with most families living about 10 to 12 minutes away from the school and an average distance of 4.9 miles to the zone's edges. The furthest point from the school is about 9.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Three Peaks School's student population of 646 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
646 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Three Peaks School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Three Peaks School is 0.28, 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
#340 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Home of the Rattlers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Three Peaks School's ranking?
Three Peaks School is ranked #340 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Three Peaks School often compared to?
Three Peaks Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iron Springs School, Enoch School, Cedar South School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Three Peaks School?
646 students attend Three Peaks School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Three Peaks School students are White, 11% 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 Three Peaks School?
Three Peaks School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Three Peaks School offer ?
Three Peaks School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Three Peaks School part of?
Three Peaks School is part of Iron School District.
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