Below Average
#855 of 1,015 schools in UT
Cedar East School
Elementary School · Iron District · Cedar City, UT
An Iron District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
255 E COLLEGE AVE, Cedar City, UT 84720
- Math 40% proficient (2025)
- Reading 34% proficient (2025)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedar East School score 37% 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 16 points since 2019, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (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
54.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Cedar East 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,160/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cedar City), 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
$63,742
Median home value
$357,400
Median rent
$932/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84720; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar North SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Cedar South SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Southwest Educational AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 4,769 | Compare → |
| Enoch SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | Not available | 552 | 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.
Iron District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #15 of 18
- District spending per student
- $8,643NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar East School is listed in Iron District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar East School
Cedar East School is a public elementary school in Cedar City, UT, part of Iron District, serving approximately 567 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #855 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar East School
What grades does Cedar East School serve?
Cedar East School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cedar East School?
Cedar East School has an enrollment of approximately 567 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar East School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar East School is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar East School rank in UT?
Cedar East School ranks #855 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Cedar East School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar East School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Cedar East School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar East School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cedar East School a charter school?
No, Cedar East School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar East School a Title I school?
No, Cedar East School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar East School?
54.3% of students at Cedar East 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
- 567
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Iron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.4%
- Phone
- (435) 586-2840
- Area population (ZIP 84720)
- 24,323
- Area average commute
- 13.7 min
- Area median age
- 29.6
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 84720; 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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