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#919 of 1,015 schools in UT

Moab Charter School

Elementary School · Moab Charter School · Moab, UT

A charter elementary school in Moab, UT where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

358 E 300 S, Moab, UT 84532

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$20,565
Chronic Absenteeism42.7%

Students at Moab Charter School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 25% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Moab Charter 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
  • 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Helen M. Knight SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0K–61.1 mi699Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Moab Charter School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$20,565NCES 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.

Moab Charter School is listed in Moab Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Moab Charter School

Moab Charter School is a public elementary school in Moab, UT, part of Moab Charter School, serving approximately 75 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #919 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Moab Charter School

What grades does Moab Charter School serve?

Moab Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Moab Charter School?

Moab Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Moab Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Moab Charter School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Moab Charter School rank in UT?

Moab Charter School ranks #919 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Moab Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Moab Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Moab Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Moab Charter School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Moab Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Moab Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Moab Charter School a Title I school?

No, Moab Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moab Charter School?

54.7% of students at Moab Charter 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
75
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Grand County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.7%
Area population (ZIP 84532)
10,648
Area median age
39.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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