Top Rankings
Emery School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,248 students in Emery School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
Public Schools in Emery School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,113 Schools
# Students
2,248 Students
686,317 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
30,409 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Emery School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 154 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 154 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
45%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.44
# American Indian Students
12 Students
6,694 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
11,392 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
218 Students
129,009 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
19%
# Black Students
2 Students
9,192 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,995 Students
496,094 Students
% White Students
89%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
11,099 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
22,781 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
120
16,010
# Students in K Grade:
135
48,655
# Students in 1st Grade:
169
49,500
# Students in 2nd Grade:
144
50,360
# Students in 3rd Grade:
157
51,208
# Students in 4th Grade:
162
50,402
# Students in 5th Grade:
157
51,653
# Students in 6th Grade:
162
51,933
# Students in 7th Grade:
172
52,947
# Students in 8th Grade:
179
53,651
# Students in 9th Grade:
179
54,345
# Students in 10th Grade:
168
53,774
# Students in 11th Grade:
179
51,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
165
50,303
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,011 is higher than the state median of $10,650. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,650 is higher than the state median of $10,746. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$7,309 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$7,375 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,011
$10,650
Spending / Student
$16,650
$10,746
Best Emery School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ferron School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 W Mill Rd
Ferron, UT 84523
(435) 384-2383
Ferron, UT 84523
(435) 384-2383
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 E 200 S, 55 East 200 South
Orangeville, UT 84537
(435) 748-2481
Orangeville, UT 84537
(435) 748-2481
Grades: PK-5
| 143 students
Rank: #33.
Huntington School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
90 E 100 N
Huntington, UT 84528
(435) 687-9954
Huntington, UT 84528
(435) 687-9954
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #44.
Castle Dale School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
195 E 600 N, 195 East 600 Nort
Castle Dale, UT 84513
(435) 381-5221
Castle Dale, UT 84513
(435) 381-5221
Grades: K-5
| 152 students
Rank: #55.
San Rafael Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
420 W 500 S, 420 West 500 Sout
Ferron, UT 84523
(435) 384-2335
Ferron, UT 84523
(435) 384-2335
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
Rank: #66.
Emery High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
975 N Center
Castle Dale, UT 84513
(435) 381-2689
Castle Dale, UT 84513
(435) 381-2689
Grades: 9-12
| 643 students
Rank: #77.
Cleveland School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 S 100 W, 30 South 100 West
Cleveland, UT 84518
(435) 653-2235
Cleveland, UT 84518
(435) 653-2235
Grades: PK-5
| 159 students
Rank: #88.
Book Cliff School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 S Solomon Street, 205 S So
Green River, UT 84525
(435) 564-8102
Green River, UT 84525
(435) 564-8102
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
Rank: #99.
Canyon View Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Canyon Rd, 550 North 400 West
Huntington, UT 84528
(435) 687-2265
Huntington, UT 84528
(435) 687-2265
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
Rank: #1010.
Green River High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 455 W, 400 North 455 Wes
Green River, UT 84525
(435) 564-3461
Green River, UT 84525
(435) 564-3461
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Emery School District?
Emery School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,248 students.
What is the rank of Emery School District?
Emery School District is ranked #74 out of 154 school districts in Utah (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Utah school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Emery School District?
89% of Emery School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Emery School District?
Emery School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 23:1.
What is Emery School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,650 is higher than the state median of $10,746. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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