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Piute School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 453 students in Piute School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
Public Schools in Piute School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,108 Schools
# Students
453 Students
684,633 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
31,428 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Piute School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 152 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 154 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
45%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.48
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
15%
21%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
81%
69%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,830 is higher than the state median of $10,676. The school district revenue/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,466 is higher than the state median of $10,772. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$7,309 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$7,375 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,830
$10,676
Spending / Student
$14,466
$10,772
Best Piute School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Circleville School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S Center
Circleville, UT 84723
(435) 577-2912
Circleville, UT 84723
(435) 577-2912
Gr: K-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Piute High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 W 500 N
Junction, UT 84740
(855) 577-2912
Junction, UT 84740
(855) 577-2912
Gr: 7-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Oscarson School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
165 N 150 W
Marysvale, UT 84750
(435) 326-4341
Marysvale, UT 84750
(435) 326-4341
Gr: K-6 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Circleville Preschool
Special Education School
300 S Center
Circleville, UT 84723
(435) 577-2551
Circleville, UT 84723
(435) 577-2551
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Oscarson Preschool
Special Education School
165 N 150 W
Marysvale, UT 84750
(435) 326-4341
Marysvale, UT 84750
(435) 326-4341
Gr: PK | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 North Main
Junction, UT 84740
(435) 577-1202
Junction, UT 84740
(435) 577-1202
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 81:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Piute School District?
Piute School District manages 6 public schools serving 453 students.
What is the rank of Piute School District?
Piute School District is ranked #77 out of 152 school districts in Utah (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Utah school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Piute School District?
81% of Piute School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Piute School District?
Piute School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is Piute School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,466 is higher than the state median of $10,772. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
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