Below Average
#848 of 1,015 schools in UT
Snow Canyon Middle
School · Washington District · St. George, UT
A Washington District school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1215 N LAVA FLOW DRIVE, St. George, UT 84770
- Math 48% proficient (2025)
- Reading 45% proficient (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Snow Canyon Middle score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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
40.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Snow Canyon Middle 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 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 0.9 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Post HS Self-contEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Vista SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–9 | 3.3 mi | 1,114 | Compare → |
| Dixie MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 8–9 | 3.9 mi | 847 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Washington District
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #44 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
Snow Canyon Middle is listed in Washington District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Snow Canyon Middle
Snow Canyon Middle is a public school in St. George, UT, part of Washington District, serving approximately 808 students in grades Pre-K-9th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #848 of 1,015 schools in UT.
State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Snow Canyon Middle
What grades does Snow Canyon Middle serve?
Snow Canyon Middle serves students in grades Pre-K through 9th.
How many students attend Snow Canyon Middle?
Snow Canyon Middle has an enrollment of approximately 808 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snow Canyon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Snow Canyon Middle is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Snow Canyon Middle rank in UT?
Snow Canyon Middle ranks #848 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Snow Canyon Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Snow Canyon Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Snow Canyon Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Snow Canyon Middle has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Snow Canyon Middle a charter school?
No, Snow Canyon Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Snow Canyon Middle a Title I school?
No, Snow Canyon Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Snow Canyon Middle?
40.7% of students at Snow Canyon Middle 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 – 9th
- Enrollment
- 808
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (435) 674-6474
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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