Very Good
#329 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 32% in state
Neola School
Elementary School · Duchesne District · Neola, UT
A Duchesne District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 220 8709 N STATE RD 121, Neola, UT 84053
- Math 52% proficient (2025)
- Reading 41% proficient (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Neola School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
31.9%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Neola 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated913/100K
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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 home value
$230,300
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
96.7%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Duchesne District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 357 | Compare → |
| Centennial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | Not available | 465 | Compare → |
| Kings Peak SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | Not available | 501 | Compare → |
| Myton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | Not available | 104 | 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.
Duchesne District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #4 of 15
- District spending per student
- $11,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Neola School is listed in Duchesne District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Neola School
Neola School is a public elementary school in Neola, UT, part of Duchesne District, serving approximately 141 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #329 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Neola School
What grades does Neola School serve?
Neola School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Neola School?
Neola School has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neola School?
The student-teacher ratio at Neola School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Neola School rank in UT?
Neola School ranks #329 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Neola School's MySchoolScout rating?
Neola 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 Neola School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Neola School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Neola School a charter school?
No, Neola School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Neola School a Title I school?
No, Neola School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Neola School?
31.9% of students at Neola 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Duchesne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.1%
- Phone
- (435) 725-4715
- Area population (ZIP 84053)
- 693
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 84053; 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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