George Washington Academy vs South Mesa Elementary
George Washington Academy and South Mesa Elementary are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.3 out of 10. George Washington Academy is significantly larger with 995 students, about 1.7× the size of South Mesa Elementary (593). In math proficiency, George Washington Academy leads at 68.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
George Washington Academy
St. George, UT
6.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8thCharter
995 students
South Mesa Elementary
St. George, UT
6.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
593 students
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| Metric | George Washington Academy | South Mesa Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.3 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Growth Score | 6.4 | 4.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23% | 12% |
| Environment Score | 2.0 | 6.5 |
| State Rank | #535 of 1,017 | #593 of 1,017 |
| State Percentile | 48th | 42th |
Test Scores
| Subject | George Washington Academy | South Mesa Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 68.0% | 61.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 69.0% | 51.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | George Washington Academy | South Mesa Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 8th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 995 | 593 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 21.6:1 | 22.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.0% | 12.0% |
| District | George Washington Academy | Washington District |
| City | St. George | St. George |
Neighborhood
| Metric | St. George (84790) | St. George (84790) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $85,720 | $85,720 |
| Median Home Value | $500,900 | $500,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 38.3% | 38.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Avg Commute | 17 min | 17 min |