Very Good
#367 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 36% in state
Emery High
High School · Emery District · Castle Dale, UT
A high school in Castle Dale, UT serving grades 9th – 12th.
P.O. BOX 499 975 NORTH CENTER, Castle Dale, UT 84513
- Math 33% proficient (2025)
- Reading 46% proficient (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Emery High score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
32.4%
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 Emery High 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated903/100K
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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
$69,821
Median home value
$174,700
Median rent
$719/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84513; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Emery District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green River HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–12 | Not available | 80 | 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.
Emery District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,633NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emery High is listed in Emery District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emery High
Emery High is a public high school in Castle Dale, UT, part of Emery District, serving approximately 636 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #367 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emery High
What grades does Emery High serve?
Emery High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Emery High?
Emery High has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emery High?
The student-teacher ratio at Emery High is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emery High rank in UT?
Emery High ranks #367 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Emery High's MySchoolScout rating?
Emery High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Emery High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emery High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Emery High a charter school?
No, Emery High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emery High a Title I school?
No, Emery High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emery High?
32.4% of students at Emery High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 636
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Emery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (435) 381-2689
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 84513)
- 1,463
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 84513; 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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