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Santa Clara School

Elementary School · Washington District

2950 W CRESTVIEW DRIVE, Santa Clara, UT 84765

Enrollment

458

Student-Teacher

19.9:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Utah schools

#707 of 1,015

In Santa Clara

#2 of 3

public schools

In district

#36 of 53

Washington District

Academic performance

7.9 / 10

Very Good

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Santa Clara School

5.5/10

Elementary School in Santa Clara · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Lava Ridge Intermediate

5.4/10

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5.6/10

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About Santa Clara School

Santa Clara School is a public elementary school in Santa Clara, UT, part of Washington District. Santa Clara School serves approximately 458 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Santa Clara School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #707 of 1,015 schools in UT.

Structured state assessment records for Santa Clara School show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.0 pts below district
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • District avg 6.5
  • UT avg 6.5

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.4% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.3% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$9,106
Chronic Absenteeism22.1%

Santa Clara School — Students at Santa Clara School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

28.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores UT RISE (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 60.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 57.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
N/A

Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
84%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
34%
2025
Math
46.4%
ELA
52.3%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.1/10.

How Santa Clara School Compares

See how Santa Clara School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.5/10
30th percentile in UT
Academic
7.9/10
Very Good
Growth
3.1/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
7.9/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
29%
Teaching Staff
20:1 student-teacher ratio
23 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
22.1%

Location

2950 W CRESTVIEW DRIVE, Santa Clara, UT 84765

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Santa Clara School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Legacy School (rated 7.5/10, 4.7 miles away, in nearby St. George), which scores notably higher. Another option is Utah Online K8 (rated 6.5/10, 4.2 miles away, in nearby St. George), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Arrowhead School (rated 6.4/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Santa Clara, see our Santa Clara schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Lava Ridge Intermediate Santa Clara 1.1 mi 5.4
Snow Canyon High St. George 1.0 mi 5.6
Snow Canyon Middle St. George 1.1 mi 4.7
WESTSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL St. George 1.1 mi
Coral Cliffs School St. George 1.5 mi 4.8
Arrowhead School Santa Clara 1.7 mi 6.4
Paradise Canyon St. George 1.8 mi 5.9
Vista School Ivins 2.4 mi 5.5
Red Mountain School Ivins 2.3 mi 4.6
Sunset School St. George 2.5 mi 4.9
Utah Arts Academy St. George 2.7 mi 6.3
Post HS Self-Cont St. George 4.2 mi 4.2
Utah Online K8 St. George 4.2 mi 6.5
Utah Online 7-12 St. George 4.2 mi 7.5
Tonaquint Intermediate St. George 5.0 mi 3.6
Legacy School St. George 4.7 mi 7.5
Dixie Middle St. George 5.0 mi 4.6
Dixie High St. George 5.0 mi 5.7
CORAL SANDS ACADEMY St. George 5.2 mi 5.3
Success DSU St. George 5.4 mi 7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 84765 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$93,083

Median Home Value

$509,600

Median Rent

$1,912/mo

Population

7,891

College Educated

35.3%

Homeownership

79.2%

Avg Commute

21.7 min

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Median Age

33.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Santa Clara School

What grades does Santa Clara School serve?

Santa Clara School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Santa Clara School?

Santa Clara School has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Clara School?

The student-teacher ratio at Santa Clara School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Santa Clara School rank in UT?

Santa Clara School ranks #707 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Santa Clara School's MySchoolScout rating?

Santa Clara School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Santa Clara School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Clara School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Santa Clara School a charter school?

No, Santa Clara School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Santa Clara School a Title I school?

No, Santa Clara School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Clara School?

28.6% of students at Santa Clara 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
26 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
23 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
458
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Free/Reduced Lunch
28.6%
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.1%

District

Washington District
District Enrollment
37,575
Schools in District
56
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,106
District Rank
#36 of 53

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