Box Elder District School District
School District · Brigham City, Utah
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
21
13 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
12,578
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
21
13 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
12,578
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
Evaluating Box Elder District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Box Elder District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Garland School
Garland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Snowville School
Snowville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Three Mile Creek School
Perry · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Utah rank
#44 of 58
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Utah avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,287
$981 vs Utah median
District size
12,578 students
Much larger than Utah median
The short answer
Box Elder District ranks #44 of 58 Utah districts by overall school rating. Box Elder District's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Garland School (8.0/10), Snowville School (7.9/10), and Three Mile Creek School (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Box Elder District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Box Elder District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 21). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garland School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Snowville School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Three Mile Creek School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Century School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Box Elder High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Discovery School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | North Park School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Fielding School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Bear River High | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Lake View School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 21 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Box Elder District
Box Elder District is a Brigham City, Utah school district serving 21 schools.The district educates 12,578 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.6:1. District-level spending was $10,287 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Box Elder District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Garland School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Box Elder District students show an average math proficiency of 54.7% and ELA proficiency of 55.6%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Box Elder District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Box Elder District with test data.
Schools in Box Elder District
21 schoolsElementary Schools13
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- Utah
- City
- Brigham City
- Total Enrollment
- 12,578
- Teachers (FTE)
- 612
- District spending per student
- $10,287NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Box Elder District?
Box Elder District has 21 schools in total — 13 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Box Elder District?
The average composite rating for Box Elder District is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Box Elder District?
Box Elder District's district-level spending was $10,287 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Box Elder District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Box Elder District is 20.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Box Elder District?
Garland School is the highest-rated school in Box Elder District with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Box Elder District?
Across schools in Box Elder District with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Box Elder District compare to other districts in Utah?
Box Elder District has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 21 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Utah by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.6%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Utah Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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