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#793 of 1,015 schools in UT
Helen M. Knight School
Elementary School · Grand District · Moab, UT
A Grand District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
505 N MIVIDA DR, Moab, UT 84532
- Math 26% proficient (2025)
- Reading 28% proficient (2025)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Helen M. Knight School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 27% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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
35.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Helen M. Knight 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,874/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moab), 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
$64,145
Median home value
$491,100
Median rent
$1,030/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moab Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 75 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Grand District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,004NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Helen M. Knight School is listed in Grand District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Helen M. Knight School
Helen M. Knight School is a public elementary school in Moab, UT, part of Grand District, serving approximately 699 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #793 of 1,015 schools in UT.
State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helen M. Knight School
What grades does Helen M. Knight School serve?
Helen M. Knight School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Helen M. Knight School?
Helen M. Knight School has an enrollment of approximately 699 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen M. Knight School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen M. Knight School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Helen M. Knight School rank in UT?
Helen M. Knight School ranks #793 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Helen M. Knight School's MySchoolScout rating?
Helen M. Knight School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Helen M. Knight School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Helen M. Knight School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Helen M. Knight School a charter school?
No, Helen M. Knight School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Helen M. Knight School a Title I school?
No, Helen M. Knight School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Helen M. Knight School?
35.9% of students at Helen M. Knight 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 699
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Grand County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.8%
- Phone
- (435) 259-7350
- Area population (ZIP 84532)
- 10,648
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 84532; 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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