Below Average
#901 of 1,015 schools in UT
Castle Valley Center
School · Carbon District · Price, UT
A Carbon District school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
755 N CEDAR HILLS DR., Price, UT 84501
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Castle Valley Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 65 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Castle Valley Center 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Canyon AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 395 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Carbon District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 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 Valley Center is listed in Carbon District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Castle Valley Center
Castle Valley Center is a public school in Price, UT, part of Carbon District, serving approximately 92 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #901 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Castle Valley Center
What grades does Castle Valley Center serve?
Castle Valley Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Castle Valley Center?
Castle Valley Center has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castle Valley Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Castle Valley Center is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Castle Valley Center rank in UT?
Castle Valley Center ranks #901 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Castle Valley Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Castle Valley Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Valley Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Castle Valley Center has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Castle Valley Center a charter school?
No, Castle Valley Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Castle Valley Center a Title I school?
No, Castle Valley Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Castle Valley Center?
44.6% of students at Castle Valley Center 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 92
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Carbon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (435) 637-9150
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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