The Valley School in Orderville, Utah was built in 1935–36, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It is a yellow brick building, built as a Public Works Administration project.
Serving 162 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Valley School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Valley School serves the west part of Orderville, UT, covering an extensive area of approximately 1,064.5 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 20.8 miles to the nearest boundary and the furthest edge being 32.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Valley School's student population of 162 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
162 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Valley School ranks within the top 30% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley School is 0.15, 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
#256 out of 957 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley School's ranking?
Valley School is ranked #256 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Valley School?
162 students attend Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Valley School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley School?
Valley School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valley School offer ?
Valley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Valley School part of?
Valley School is part of Kane School District.
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