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Public elementary school · South Sanpete District · Gunnison, Utah

Gunnison Valley School

Gunnison Valley School rates 7.2, below most South Sanpete District elementary schools, whose rated median is 8.0.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.2this school

7.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the South Sanpete District median is 8.0.

#321 of 1,017 schools in Utah · South Sanpete District: 3 elementary schools rated, median 8.0

The brief

A South Sanpete District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 321 of 1,017 schools in Utah and 5 of 7 in South Sanpete District.

Gunnison Valley School is listed in South Sanpete District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math57%state average not published · 2026 RISE
Reading45%state average not published · 2026 RISE
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2026.2026 RISE; 32 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.1
50% of the rating
Academics
8.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.1
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 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 · 2026 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 84634; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Gunnison Valley School and the 14 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$66,181
Median home value
$248,700
Median rent
$1,030/mo
College educated
7.2%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
21.3%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
14
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
32
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Gunnison Valley School serve?

Gunnison Valley School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Gunnison Valley School?

Gunnison Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gunnison Valley School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gunnison Valley School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gunnison Valley School rank in UT?

Gunnison Valley School ranks #321 of 1,017 schools in UT.

What is Gunnison Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gunnison Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Gunnison Valley School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gunnison Valley School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Gunnison Valley School a charter school?

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

Is Gunnison Valley School a Title I school?

No, Gunnison Valley School is not currently a Title I school.

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

46.9% of students at Gunnison Valley 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
552
Student-teacher ratio
21.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sanpete County
Rank in district
#5 of 7
Schools in district
8
District spending per student
$11,794
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 84634)
3,690
Area median age
34

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Utah Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.