Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wilson School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilson School serves the western part of Payson, UT, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest residents located about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilson School's student population of 405 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
405 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wilson School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson School is 0.47, 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
#741 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
White
67%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
2%
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)27.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 Wilson School's ranking?
Wilson School is ranked #741 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Wilson School often compared to?
Wilson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taylor School, Park View School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
405 students attend Wilson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Wilson School students are White, 29% 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 Wilson School?
Wilson School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
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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