Garfield District School District
School District · Panguitch, Utah
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
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Garfield District with test data.
Schools in Garfield District
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 3
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%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in UT
Compare Garfield 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)
- Emery 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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