Excellent
#61 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 6% in state
Thomas Edison - South
Elementary School · Thomas Edison · Nibley, UT
A charter elementary school in Nibley, UT where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1275 W 2350 S, Nibley, UT 84321
- Math 68% proficient (2025)
- Reading 67% proficient (2025)
- 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Edison - South score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2019, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (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
25.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Thomas Edison - South 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low163/100K
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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
$66,262
Median home value
$360,300
Median rent
$1,037/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
49.2%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84321; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nibley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Heritage SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| Woodruff SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Millville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | 2.2 mi | 492 | 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.
Thomas Edison
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $7,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Thomas Edison - South is listed in Thomas Edison; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Edison - South
Thomas Edison - South is a public elementary school in Nibley, UT, part of Thomas Edison, serving approximately 716 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #61 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Edison - South
What grades does Thomas Edison - South serve?
Thomas Edison - South serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Thomas Edison - South?
Thomas Edison - South has an enrollment of approximately 716 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Edison - South?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Edison - South is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Edison - South rank in UT?
Thomas Edison - South ranks #61 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Thomas Edison - South's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Edison - South has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Thomas Edison - South?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Edison - South has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thomas Edison - South a charter school?
Yes, Thomas Edison - South is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Thomas Edison - South a Title I school?
No, Thomas Edison - South is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Edison - South?
25.7% of students at Thomas Edison - South 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 716
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Cache County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (435) 752-0123
- Area population (ZIP 84321)
- 49,811
- Area average commute
- 15.4 min
- Area median age
- 23.8
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 84321; 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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