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Duchesne School

Elementary School · Duchesne District · Duchesne, UT

An elementary school in Duchesne, UT serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

DRAWER 370 198 W 300 N, Duchesne, UT 84021

  • Math 34% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 36% proficient (2025)
  • 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.3% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.4% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$11,252
Chronic Absenteeism44%

Students at Duchesne School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 35% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
24%
ELA
24%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
31%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (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

48.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Duchesne 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated913/100K

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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

$72,050

Median home value

$235,400

Median rent

$1,014/mo

College educated

13.4%

Homeownership

82.6%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Duchesne District

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Altamont SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–6Not available357Compare →
Centennial SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–5Not available465Compare →
Myton SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4K–5Not available104Compare →
Neola SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2K–5Not available141Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Duchesne District

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#8 of 15
District spending per student
$11,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Duchesne School

Duchesne School is a public elementary school in Duchesne, UT, part of Duchesne District, serving approximately 416 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #522 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Duchesne School

What grades does Duchesne School serve?

Duchesne School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Duchesne School?

Duchesne School has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Duchesne School?

The student-teacher ratio at Duchesne School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Duchesne School rank in UT?

Duchesne School ranks #522 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Duchesne School's MySchoolScout rating?

Duchesne School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Duchesne School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Duchesne School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Duchesne School a charter school?

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

Is Duchesne School a Title I school?

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

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

48.3% of students at Duchesne 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
416
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Duchesne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.0%
Area population (ZIP 84021)
3,127
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
37.2
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 84021; 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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