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South Sanpete 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%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,349 students in South Sanpete 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 South Sanpete School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
8 Schools
1,113 Schools
# Students
3,349 Students
686,317 Students
# Teachers
167 Teachers
30,409 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
South Sanpete 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 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 154 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
45%
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.44
# American Indian Students
17 Students
6,694 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
11,392 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
427 Students
129,009 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
19%
# Black Students
19 Students
9,192 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
2,778 Students
496,094 Students
% White Students
83%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
29 Students
11,099 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
2%
# Two or more races Students
73 Students
22,781 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
148
16,010
# Students in K Grade:
247
48,655
# Students in 1st Grade:
222
49,500
# Students in 2nd Grade:
226
50,360
# Students in 3rd Grade:
216
51,208
# Students in 4th Grade:
233
50,402
# Students in 5th Grade:
250
51,653
# Students in 6th Grade:
234
51,933
# Students in 7th Grade:
249
52,947
# Students in 8th Grade:
243
53,651
# Students in 9th Grade:
291
54,345
# Students in 10th Grade:
265
53,774
# Students in 11th Grade:
283
51,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
242
50,303
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,082 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 $10,992 is higher than the state median of $10,746. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$7,309 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$7,375 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,082
$10,650
Spending / Student
$10,992
$10,746
Best South Sanpete School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ephraim School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
570 S 300 East
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-4171
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-4171
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
Ephraim Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 S 100 E
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-4037
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-4037
Grades: 6-8
| 492 students
Rank: #33.
Gunnison Valley School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 S 100 E, 550 S 100 E
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7880
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7880
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #44.
Manti School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 W 100 S
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2271
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2271
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #55.
Manti High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 W 500 N
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2281
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2281
Grades: 9-12
| 715 students
Rank: #66.
Gunnison Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 E 600 S
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7256
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7256
Grades: 9-12
| 346 students
Rank: #77.
Gunnison Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
271 E 600 S, 271 E 600 S
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-5337
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-5337
Grades: 6-8
| 232 students
Rank: n/an/a
39 S Main St
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2261
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2261
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Sanpete School District?
South Sanpete School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,349 students.
What is the rank of South Sanpete School District?
South Sanpete School District is ranked #64 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Sanpete School District?
83% of South Sanpete School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Sanpete School District?
South Sanpete School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 23:1.
What is South Sanpete School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,992 is higher than the state median of $10,746. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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