Desert Canyons Elementary vs George Washington Academy
Desert Canyons Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.9/10 compared to 6.3/10. George Washington Academy is significantly larger with 995 students, about 1.6× the size of Desert Canyons Elementary (605). 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.
Desert Canyons Elementary
St. George, UT
7.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
605 students
George Washington Academy
St. George, UT
6.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8thCharter
995 students
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| Metric | Desert Canyons Elementary | George Washington Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Growth Score | 8.3 | 6.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.7% | 23% |
| Environment Score | 5.8 | 2.0 |
| State Rank | #185 of 1,017 | #535 of 1,017 |
| State Percentile | 82th | 48th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Desert Canyons Elementary | George Washington Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 55.4% | 68.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 50.7% | 69.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Desert Canyons Elementary | George Washington Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 8th |
| Enrollment | 605 | 995 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 22.4:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.7% | 23.0% |
| District | Washington District | George Washington Academy |
| 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 |