Top Rankings
South Summit School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,703 students in South Summit 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 Summit School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
6 Schools
1,115 Schools
# Students
1,703 Students
686,756 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
30,426 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
South Summit 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 154 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.44
# American Indian Students
3 Students
6,695 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
11,393 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
225 Students
129,039 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
19%
# Black Students
2 Students
9,192 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,458 Students
496,490 Students
% White Students
86%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
11,104 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
22,787 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
49
16,042
# Students in K Grade:
98
48,709
# Students in 1st Grade:
97
49,552
# Students in 2nd Grade:
98
50,420
# Students in 3rd Grade:
126
51,262
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
50,462
# Students in 5th Grade:
145
51,718
# Students in 6th Grade:
113
51,995
# Students in 7th Grade:
148
52,947
# Students in 8th Grade:
149
53,651
# Students in 9th Grade:
149
54,345
# Students in 10th Grade:
141
53,774
# Students in 11th Grade:
131
51,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
135
50,303
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,447 is higher than the state median of $10,643. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,590 is higher than the state median of $10,739. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$7,309 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$7,375 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,447
$10,643
Spending / Student
$14,590
$10,739
Best South Summit School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Summit Academy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6407 N Business Park Loop Rd.
Park City, UT 84098
(435) 901-1697
Park City, UT 84098
(435) 901-1697
Grades: 6-12
| 101 students
Rank: #22.
South Summit Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
355 E 300 S
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 783-4341
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 783-4341
Grades: 5-8
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Silver Summit School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6407 N Business Partk Loop Rd
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 640-6095
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 640-6095
Grades: K-5
| 45 students
Rank: #44.
South Summit School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
535 E 300 S
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 783-4318
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 783-4318
Grades: PK-4
| 559 students
Rank: #55.
South Summit High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45 S 300 E
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 783-4313
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 783-4313
Grades: 9-12
| 501 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Summit Preschool
Special Education School
375 E 300 S
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 783-4301
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 783-4301
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Summit School District?
South Summit School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,703 students.
What is the rank of South Summit School District?
South Summit School District is ranked #65 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Summit School District?
86% of South Summit School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Summit School District?
South Summit School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 23:1.
What is South Summit School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,590 is higher than the state median of $10,739. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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