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#447 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 44% in state
George Washington Academy
Elementary School · George Washington Academy · St. George, UT
A charter elementary school in St. George, UT where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2277 S 3000 E, St. George, UT 84790
- Math 59% proficient (2025)
- Reading 59% proficient (2025)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George Washington Academy score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 59% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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
23%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George Washington Academy 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 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. George), 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
$85,720
Median home value
$500,900
Median rent
$1,598/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84790; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| Crimson Cliffs MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 8–9 | 0.8 mi | 924 | Compare → |
| South Mesa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| Little Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 622 | 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.
George Washington Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $7,474NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
George Washington Academy is listed in George Washington Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Washington Academy
George Washington Academy is a public elementary school in St. George, UT, part of George Washington Academy, serving approximately 995 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #447 of 1,015 schools in UT.
State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Washington Academy
What grades does George Washington Academy serve?
George Washington Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend George Washington Academy?
George Washington Academy has an enrollment of approximately 995 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Academy is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Washington Academy rank in UT?
George Washington Academy ranks #447 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is George Washington Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
George Washington Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 George Washington Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Academy has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is George Washington Academy a charter school?
Yes, George Washington Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is George Washington Academy a Title I school?
No, George Washington Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington Academy?
23.0% of students at George Washington Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 995
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Phone
- (435) 673-2232
- Area population (ZIP 84790)
- 54,353
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 84790; 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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