590 W 500 S
Payson, UT 84651
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Wilson School serves 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Wilson School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in UT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wilson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

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School Overview

Wilson School's student population of 302 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
302 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Wilson School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Wilson School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (UT)
Overall Testing Rank
#662 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
30%
18%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
67%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
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Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.46
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Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
14%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilson School's ranking?

Wilson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).

How many students attend Wilson School?

302 students attend Wilson School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Wilson School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What grades does Wilson School offer ?

Wilson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Wilson School part of?

Wilson School is part of Nebo School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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