South Mesa Elementary vs George Washington Academy
South Mesa Elementary and George Washington Academy are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.1 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.
South Mesa Elementary
St. George, UT
6.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
593 students
George Washington Academy
St. George, UT
6.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8thCharter
995 students
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| Metric | South Mesa Elementary | George Washington Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.1 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Growth Score | 4.1 | 6.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12% | 23% |
| Environment Score | 6.5 | 2.0 |
| State Rank | #593 of 1,017 | #535 of 1,017 |
| State Percentile | 42th | 48th |
Test Scores
| Subject | South Mesa Elementary | George Washington Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 61.0% | 68.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 51.0% | 69.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | South Mesa Elementary | George Washington Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 8th |
| Enrollment | 593 | 995 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 22.8:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12.0% | 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 |