San Juan District School District
School District · Blanding, Utah
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 1 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
2,950
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 1 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
2,950
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
How this district compares
Utah rank
#25 of 58
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Utah avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,104
+$5,836 vs Utah median
District size
2,950 students
Typical than Utah median
The short answer
San Juan District ranks #25 of 58 Utah districts by overall school rating. San Juan District's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Blanding School (8.9/10), Monticello High (7.7/10), and Montezuma Creek School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 San Juan District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in San Juan District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blanding School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Monticello High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Montezuma Creek School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Albert R. Lyman Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Monument Valley High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | San Juan High | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Whitehorse High | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Monticello School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Bluff School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Tse'bii'nidzisgai School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About San Juan District
San Juan District is a Blanding, Utah school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 2,950 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. District-level spending was $17,104 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, San Juan District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Blanding School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, San Juan District students show an average math proficiency of 37.8% and ELA proficiency of 40.7%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in San Juan District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in San Juan District with test data.
Schools in San Juan District
12 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Utah
- City
- Blanding
- Total Enrollment
- 2,950
- Teachers (FTE)
- 180
- District spending per student
- $17,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in San Juan District?
San Juan District has 12 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for San Juan District?
The average composite rating for San Juan District is 6.7/10. 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 San Juan District?
San Juan District's district-level spending was $17,104 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 San Juan District?
The average student-teacher ratio in San Juan District is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in San Juan District?
Blanding School is the highest-rated school in San Juan District with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in San Juan District?
Across schools in San Juan District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does San Juan District compare to other districts in Utah?
San Juan District has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 12 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.7%
How we rate schools
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Compare San Juan 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)
- Logan City District (11)
- Emery District (10)
- 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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