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#338 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 33% in state

Century School

Elementary School · Box Elder District · Bear River City, UT

A Box Elder District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5820 N 4800 W, Bear River City, UT 84301

  • Math 55% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2025)
  • 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.1% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.4% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.5:1
District spending per student$10,287
Chronic Absenteeism35.9%

Students at Century School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency55%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
36%
2025
Math
55%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

31.3%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Century 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low189/100K

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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

$87,917

Median home value

$381,500

Median rent

$1,579/mo

College educated

22%

Homeownership

85.2%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Box Elder District

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Discovery SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9K–5Not available465Compare →
Garland SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–5Not available662Compare →
North Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8K–5Not available637Compare →
Snowville SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9K–5Not available31Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Box Elder District

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#4 of 18
District spending per student
$10,287NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Century School is listed in Box Elder District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Century School

Century School is a public elementary school in Bear River City, UT, part of Box Elder District, serving approximately 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #338 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Century School

What grades does Century School serve?

Century School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Century School?

Century School has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Century School?

The student-teacher ratio at Century School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Century School rank in UT?

Century School ranks #338 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Century School's MySchoolScout rating?

Century School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Century School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Century School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Century School a charter school?

No, Century School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Century School a Title I school?

No, Century School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Century School?

31.3% of students at Century 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
451
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Box Elder County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.9%
Area population (ZIP 84301)
863
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
37.1
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 84301; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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