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5.6 avg / 10

Garfield District School District

School District · Panguitch, Utah

Students: 1,560
Teachers (FTE): 70
Estimated Scores: 13%

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

10

6 elem, 1 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,261

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.3:1

How this district compares

Utah rank

#53 of 58

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Utah avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,261

+$993 vs Utah median

District size

1,560 students

Smaller than Utah median

About Garfield District

Garfield District is a Panguitch, Utah school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 1,560 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.3:1. The district invests $12,261 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.6/10, Garfield District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Escalante High, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Garfield District students show an average math proficiency of 42.5% and ELA proficiency of 40.0%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Garfield District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 42.5%
School
State
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ELA Proficiency 40.0%
School
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Average proficiency across all schools in Garfield District with test data.

District Details

State
Utah
City
Panguitch
Total Enrollment
1,560
Teachers (FTE)
70
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Garfield District?

Garfield District has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Garfield District?

The average composite rating for Garfield District is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Garfield District?

Garfield District spends $12,261 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Garfield District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Garfield District is 22.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Garfield District?

Escalante High is the highest-rated school in Garfield District with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Garfield District?

Across schools in Garfield District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Garfield District compare to other districts in Utah?

Garfield District has an average school rating of 5.6/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
42.5%
ELA Proficiency
40.0%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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