Very Good
#298 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 29% in state
Belknap School
Elementary School · Beaver District · Beaver, UT
A Beaver District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 N 650 E P O BOX 686, Beaver, UT 84713
- Math 34% proficient (2025)
- Reading 46% proficient (2025)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belknap School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 34 points since 2019, to 40% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Belknap School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated892/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,136
Median home value
$332,900
Median rent
$1,101/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84713; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | Not available | 213 | Compare → |
| Minersville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | Not available | 80 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Beaver District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,347NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belknap School is listed in Beaver District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belknap School
Belknap School is a public elementary school in Beaver, UT, part of Beaver District, serving approximately 467 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #298 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belknap School
What grades does Belknap School serve?
Belknap School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Belknap School?
Belknap School has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belknap School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belknap School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belknap School rank in UT?
Belknap School ranks #298 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Belknap School's MySchoolScout rating?
Belknap School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Belknap School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belknap School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Belknap School a charter school?
No, Belknap School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belknap School a Title I school?
No, Belknap School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belknap School?
55.0% of students at Belknap School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Beaver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (435) 438-2281
- Area population (ZIP 84713)
- 4,381
- Area median age
- 34.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84713; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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