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#311 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 31% in state

Gunnison Valley School

Elementary School · South Sanpete District · Gunnison, UT

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

PO BOX 369 550 S 100 E, Gunnison, UT 84634

  • Math 56% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2025)
  • 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.7% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.1% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+15.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.2:1
District spending per student$11,794
Chronic Absenteeism26.4%

Students at Gunnison Valley School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency56%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
56%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

46.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Gunnison Valley 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average264/100K

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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

$66,181

Median home value

$248,700

Median rent

$1,030/mo

College educated

7.2%

Homeownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

21.3%

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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in South Sanpete District

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ephraim SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–5Not available553Compare →
Manti SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–5Not available416Compare →
South Sanpete Education Support CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–12Not available12Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

South Sanpete District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$11,794NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gunnison Valley School is listed in South Sanpete District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gunnison Valley School

Gunnison Valley School is a public elementary school in Gunnison, UT, part of South Sanpete District, serving approximately 552 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #311 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gunnison Valley School

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 #311 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Gunnison Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gunnison Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Gunnison Valley School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gunnison Valley School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
552
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sanpete County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.4%
Area population (ZIP 84634)
3,690
Area median age
34
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 84634; 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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