Excellent
#111 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 11% in state
Castle Heights School
Elementary School · Carbon District · Price, UT
A Carbon District elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
750 N HOMESTEAD BLVD, Price, UT 84501
- Math 58% proficient (2025)
- Reading 49% proficient (2025)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Castle Heights School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 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 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
48.6%
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 Castle Heights 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,197/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Price), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,256
Median home value
$212,900
Median rent
$840/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Valley CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Pinnacle Canyon AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Creekview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Bruin Point SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 100 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Carbon District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,592NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Castle Heights School is listed in Carbon District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Castle Heights School
Castle Heights School is a public elementary school in Price, UT, part of Carbon District, serving approximately 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #111 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Castle Heights School
What grades does Castle Heights School serve?
Castle Heights School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Castle Heights School?
Castle Heights School has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castle Heights School?
The student-teacher ratio at Castle Heights School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Castle Heights School rank in UT?
Castle Heights School ranks #111 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Castle Heights School's MySchoolScout rating?
Castle Heights School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Heights School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Castle Heights School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Castle Heights School a charter school?
No, Castle Heights School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Castle Heights School a Title I school?
No, Castle Heights School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Castle Heights School?
48.6% of students at Castle Heights 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
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Carbon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (435) 637-7177
- Area population (ZIP 84501)
- 13,002
- Area average commute
- 16.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 84501; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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