Elementary Schools in Duchesne District

The Duchesne District in Utah is home to 8 elementary schools serving grades ranging from Pre-K to 6th. While the district as a whole is ranked 68 out of 98 districts in the state and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, a few standout schools emerge from the data.

Altamont School and Duchesne School are the top-performing elementary schools in the district, ranking 180 and 280 out of 561 Utah elementary schools respectively. Both schools are rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger and significantly outperform the district and state averages on RISE test scores, particularly in the upper elementary grades. In contrast, East School has the lowest proficiency rates, scoring well below the district and state averages.

The data also reveals a relationship between socioeconomic status and school performance, with the higher-performing schools like Altamont and Duchesne having lower free/reduced lunch rates compared to the lower-performing schools. While there doesn't appear to be a clear correlation between spending per student and school performance, the higher-performing schools tend to have lower student-teacher ratios. These insights suggest that factors beyond just district-level resources and policies may be contributing to the disparities in student outcomes within the Duchesne District, and targeted interventions may be needed to address the specific challenges faced by the lower-performing schools.