Excellent
#79 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 8% in state
Silver Summit School
Elementary School · South Summit District · Kamas, UT
A South Summit District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
285 E 400 S, Kamas, UT 84036
- Math 30% proficient (2021)
- Reading 50% proficient (2021)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Silver Summit School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 15 points across the 5-year record (2017–2021) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2017-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2017-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Silver Summit 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated822/100K
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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
$122,679
Median home value
$705,400
Median rent
$1,430/mo
College educated
49.4%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84036; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Miners MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–3 | 1.0 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Trailside SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Parley's Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Mcpolin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 391 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Summit District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,207NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Silver Summit School is listed in South Summit District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Silver Summit School
Silver Summit School is a public elementary school in Kamas, UT, part of South Summit District, serving approximately 69 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #79 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Silver Summit School
What grades does Silver Summit School serve?
Silver Summit School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Silver Summit School?
Silver Summit School has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Summit School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Summit School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Silver Summit School rank in UT?
Silver Summit School ranks #79 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Silver Summit School's MySchoolScout rating?
Silver Summit School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Silver Summit School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Summit School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).
Is Silver Summit School a charter school?
No, Silver Summit School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Silver Summit School a Title I school?
No, Silver Summit School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silver Summit School?
11.6% of students at Silver Summit 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
- 69
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Summit County
- Phone
- (435) 640-6095
- Area population (ZIP 84036)
- 8,781
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 84036; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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