Washington District School District
School District · St George, Utah
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
53
30 elem, 5 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,106
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
53
30 elem, 5 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,106
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
Evaluating Washington District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Washington District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
South Mesa Elementary
St. George · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Crimson View School
St. George · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Horizon School
Washington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Utah rank
#41 of 58
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Utah avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,106
$2,162 vs Utah median
District size
37,575 students
Much larger than Utah median
The short answer
Washington District ranks #41 of 58 Utah districts by overall school rating. Washington District's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 50 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Mesa Elementary (9.2/10), Crimson View School (9.1/10), and Horizon School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 53% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 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 Washington District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Washington District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (50 of 53). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Mesa Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Crimson View School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Horizon School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Crimson Cliffs High | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Washington Fields Intermediate | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Majestic Fields School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Water Canyon High | 8.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Millcreek High | 8.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Riverside School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Utah Online 7-12 | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 53 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Washington District
Washington District in Utah serves 37,575 students across 56 schools, making it a mid-to-large district by state standards. Of those 56 schools, 53 carry a ranked score, and the district average sits at 6.4 out of 10. That number gives parents a useful baseline when comparing individual schools against the broader pool.
Elementary performance is where Washington District stands out most clearly. South Mesa Elementary leads the district with a score of 8.7 out of 10 — the highest-rated school in the system and a strong benchmark for families prioritizing academic outcomes at the grade-school level. Enterprise School follows closely at 8.6, with Diamond Valley and Santa Clara both scoring 8.4. Paradise Canyon rounds out the top five at 8.3. Five elementary schools scoring 8.3 or above in a single district signals consistent strength at the foundational level, well above the district's 6.4 average.
For parents doing side-by-side comparisons, the gap between the top performers and the district mean is worth noting. A spread of more than two points between the district average and the highest-rated school tells you that school selection within Washington District matters — quality varies, and the data reflects that. Families who prioritize elementary academics have clear top targets, but those assigned to schools closer to or below the 6.4 average will want to dig deeper into specific school profiles before making enrollment decisions.
Washington District's overall size — nearly 38,000 students — means it carries the infrastructure and program variety typical of larger Utah districts, while its top elementary schools compete at a level that smaller, specialized districts often claim as an advantage. Parents comparing Washington District to regional peers should weigh the 6.4 district-wide average alongside those top-tier elementary scores to get an accurate picture. The district offers genuine high performers, but as with most districts this size, outcomes are uneven across the full roster of 56 schools.
District Map
Schools in Washington District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Washington District with test data.
Schools in Washington District
53 schools Elementary Schools 30
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 9
District Details
- State
- Utah
- City
- St George
- Total Enrollment
- 37,575
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,699
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Washington District?
Washington District has 53 schools in total — 30 elementary, 5 middle, and 9 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Washington District?
The average composite rating for Washington District is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Washington District?
Washington District spends $9,106 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Washington District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Washington District is 22.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Washington District?
South Mesa Elementary is the highest-rated school in Washington District with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Washington District?
Across schools in Washington District with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Washington District compare to other districts in Utah?
Washington District has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 53 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.2%
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Compare Washington District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Davis District (96)
- Alpine District (91)
- Granite District (86)
- Jordan District (69)
- 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)
- 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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