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#471 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 46% in state
Sally Mauro School
Elementary School · Carbon District · Helper, UT
A Carbon District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20 - 2ND AVE, Helper, UT 84526
- Math 38% proficient (2025)
- Reading 41% proficient (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sally Mauro School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (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
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sally Mauro 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,411/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Helper), 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
$53,786
Median home value
$209,700
Median rent
$781/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Carbon District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruin Point SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 100 | Compare → |
| Castle Heights SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | Not available | 389 | Compare → |
| Castle Valley CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 92 | Compare → |
| Creekview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 420 | 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.
Carbon District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,592NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sally Mauro School is listed in Carbon District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sally Mauro School
Sally Mauro School is a public elementary school in Helper, UT, part of Carbon District, serving approximately 303 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #471 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sally Mauro School
What grades does Sally Mauro School serve?
Sally Mauro School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sally Mauro School?
Sally Mauro School has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sally Mauro School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sally Mauro School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sally Mauro School rank in UT?
Sally Mauro School ranks #471 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Sally Mauro School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sally Mauro School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Sally Mauro School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sally Mauro School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sally Mauro School a charter school?
No, Sally Mauro School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sally Mauro School a Title I school?
No, Sally Mauro School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sally Mauro School?
49.2% of students at Sally Mauro 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Carbon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (435) 472-5311
- Area population (ZIP 84526)
- 4,267
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 84526; 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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