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#614 of 1,015 schools in UT
Paradise Canyon
Elementary School · Washington District · St. George, UT
A Washington District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1795 W 1230 N, St. George, UT 84770
- Math 41% proficient (2025)
- Reading 36% proficient (2025)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paradise Canyon score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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
52.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Paradise Canyon 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. George), 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
$68,174
Median home value
$407,100
Median rent
$1,344/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84770; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Canyon MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–9 | 0.7 mi | 808 | Compare → |
| Sunset SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Arrowhead SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Coral Cliffs SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 141 | 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.
Washington District
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #31 of 53
- District spending per student
- $9,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paradise Canyon is listed in Washington District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paradise Canyon
Paradise Canyon is a public elementary school in St. George, UT, part of Washington District, serving approximately 462 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #614 of 1,015 schools in UT.
State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paradise Canyon
What grades does Paradise Canyon serve?
Paradise Canyon serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Paradise Canyon?
Paradise Canyon has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Canyon?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Canyon is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paradise Canyon rank in UT?
Paradise Canyon ranks #614 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Paradise Canyon's MySchoolScout rating?
Paradise Canyon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Paradise Canyon?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paradise Canyon has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Paradise Canyon a charter school?
No, Paradise Canyon is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paradise Canyon a Title I school?
No, Paradise Canyon is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paradise Canyon?
52.2% of students at Paradise Canyon 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
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (435) 673-8978
- Area population (ZIP 84770)
- 47,226
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 84770; 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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