Excellent
#133 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 13% in state
Castle Dale School
Elementary School · Emery District · Castle Dale, UT
An Emery District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. BOX 539 195 EAST 600 NORTH, Castle Dale, UT 84513
- Math 54% proficient (2025)
- Reading 54% proficient (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Castle Dale School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
39.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Castle Dale 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated903/100K
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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
$69,821
Median home value
$174,700
Median rent
$719/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84513; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Book Cliff SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 123 | Compare → |
| Cleveland SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 164 | Compare → |
| Ferron SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 228 | 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.
Emery District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,633NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Castle Dale School is listed in Emery District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Castle Dale School
Castle Dale School is a public elementary school in Castle Dale, UT, part of Emery District, serving approximately 133 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #133 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Castle Dale School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Castle Dale School
What grades does Castle Dale School serve?
Castle Dale School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Castle Dale School?
Castle Dale School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castle Dale School?
The student-teacher ratio at Castle Dale School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Castle Dale School rank in UT?
Castle Dale School ranks #133 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Castle Dale School's MySchoolScout rating?
Castle Dale School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Castle Dale School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Castle Dale School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Castle Dale School a charter school?
No, Castle Dale School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Castle Dale School a Title I school?
No, Castle Dale School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Castle Dale School?
39.8% of students at Castle Dale 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Emery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.1%
- Phone
- (435) 381-5221
- Area population (ZIP 84513)
- 1,463
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 84513; 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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