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6.5 avg / 10

Provo District School District

School District · Provo, Utah

Students: 13,887
Teachers (FTE): 711
Estimated Scores: 5%

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

20

13 elem, 2 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,364

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.5:1

How this district compares

Utah rank

#36 of 58

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Utah avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,364

+$96 vs Utah median

District size

13,887 students

Much larger than Utah median

About Provo District

Provo District is a Provo, Utah school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 13,887 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.5:1. The district invests $11,364 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Provo District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Provo Peaks School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.

In standardized testing, Provo District students show an average math proficiency of 42.5% and ELA proficiency of 46.2%.

The district includes 13 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 42.5%
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ELA Proficiency 46.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Provo District with test data.

District Details

State
Utah
City
Provo
Total Enrollment
13,887
Teachers (FTE)
711
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Provo District?

Provo District has 20 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 Provo District?

The average composite rating for Provo District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Provo District?

Provo District spends $11,364 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Provo District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Provo District is 19.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Provo District?

Provo Peaks School is the highest-rated school in Provo District with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What are the test scores in Provo District?

Across schools in Provo District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Provo District compare to other districts in Utah?

Provo District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 20 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
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
42.5%
ELA Proficiency
46.2%

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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