Emery District School District
School District · Huntington, Utah
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,182
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,182
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
How this district compares
Utah rank
#17 of 58
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Utah avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,633
+$3,365 vs Utah median
District size
2,182 students
Smaller than Utah median
The short answer
Emery District ranks #17 of 58 Utah districts by overall school rating. Emery District's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Book Cliff School (9.4/10), Cleveland School (9.3/10), and Castle Dale School (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.3/10 despite 52% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 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 Emery District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Emery District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Book Cliff School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Cleveland School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Castle Dale School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Canyon View Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | San Rafael Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Cottonwood School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Green River High | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Emery High | 5.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Ferron School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Huntington School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Emery District
Emery District is a Huntington, Utah school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 2,182 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1. District-level spending was $14,633 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Emery District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Book Cliff School, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Emery District students show an average math proficiency of 51.8% and ELA proficiency of 50.0%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Emery District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Emery District with test data.
Schools in Emery District
10 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Utah
- City
- Huntington
- Total Enrollment
- 2,182
- Teachers (FTE)
- 131
- District spending per student
- $14,633NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Emery District?
Emery District has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Emery District?
The average composite rating for Emery District is 7.0/10. 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 Emery District?
Emery District's district-level spending was $14,633 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 Emery District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Emery District is 16.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Emery District?
Book Cliff School is the highest-rated school in Emery District with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Emery District?
Across schools in Emery District with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Emery District compare to other districts in Utah?
Emery District has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 10 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.0%
How we rate schools
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Compare Emery District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Davis District (96)
- Alpine District (91)
- Granite District (86)
- Jordan District (69)
- Washington District (56)
- Weber District (52)
- Canyons District (50)
- Nebo District (49)
- Salt Lake District (40)
- Tooele District (27)
- Cache District (26)
- Box Elder District (23)
- Ogden City District (22)
- Provo District (22)
- Iron District (18)
- Duchesne District (15)
- Sevier District (14)
- Uintah District (13)
- Murray District (12)
- Park City District (12)
- San Juan District (12)
- Logan City District (11)
- Garfield District (10)
- Kane District (10)
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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