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#456 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 45% in state
Parowan School
Elementary School · Iron District · Parowan, UT
An Iron District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
128 W 100 N PO BOX 458, Parowan, UT 84761
- Math 48% proficient (2025)
- Reading 39% proficient (2025)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parowan School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
50.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Parowan 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low169/100K
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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
$50,582
Median home value
$312,600
Median rent
$962/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84761; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Iron District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar North SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | Not available | 611 | Compare → |
| Enoch SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | Not available | 552 | Compare → |
| Escalante Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 139 | Compare → |
| Fiddlers Canyon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | Not available | 525 | 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.
Iron District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #4 of 18
- District spending per student
- $8,643NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parowan School is listed in Iron District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parowan School
Parowan School is a public elementary school in Parowan, UT, part of Iron District, serving approximately 419 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #456 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parowan School
What grades does Parowan School serve?
Parowan School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Parowan School?
Parowan School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parowan School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parowan School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parowan School rank in UT?
Parowan School ranks #456 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Parowan School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parowan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Parowan School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parowan School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Parowan School a charter school?
No, Parowan School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parowan School a Title I school?
No, Parowan School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parowan School?
50.8% of students at Parowan 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
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Iron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (435) 477-3368
- Area population (ZIP 84761)
- 3,127
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 84761; 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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