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#476 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 47% in state
Fiddlers Canyon School
Elementary School · Iron District · Cedar City, UT
An Iron District elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
475 E 1935 N, Cedar City, UT 84721
- Math 60% proficient (2025)
- Reading 50% proficient (2025)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fiddlers Canyon School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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
53.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Fiddlers Canyon 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 30Car-Dependent
- 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
$73,342
Median home value
$345,000
Median rent
$1,076/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84721; 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 | 2.4 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Gateway Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| Cedar East SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Cedar South SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Iron District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Fiddlers Canyon School is listed in Iron District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fiddlers Canyon School
Fiddlers Canyon School is a public elementary school in Cedar City, UT, part of Iron District, serving approximately 525 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #476 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fiddlers Canyon School
What grades does Fiddlers Canyon School serve?
Fiddlers Canyon School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Fiddlers Canyon School?
Fiddlers Canyon School has an enrollment of approximately 525 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fiddlers Canyon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fiddlers Canyon 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 Fiddlers Canyon School rank in UT?
Fiddlers Canyon School ranks #476 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Fiddlers Canyon School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fiddlers Canyon School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Fiddlers Canyon School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fiddlers Canyon School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fiddlers Canyon School a charter school?
No, Fiddlers Canyon School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fiddlers Canyon School a Title I school?
No, Fiddlers Canyon School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fiddlers Canyon School?
53.1% of students at Fiddlers Canyon 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
- 525
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Iron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (435) 586-2860
- Area population (ZIP 84721)
- 29,635
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 28.3
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 84721; 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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