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#843 of 1,015 schools in UT

Three Peaks School

Elementary School · Iron District · Cedar City, UT

An Iron District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

1685 W MIDVALLEY ROAD, Cedar City, UT 84721

  • Math 43% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2025)
  • 21:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.5% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.9% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21:1
District spending per student$8,643
Chronic Absenteeism31.7%

Students at Three Peaks School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 39% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

43.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Three Peaks 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,160/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cedar City), 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

$73,342

Median home value

$345,000

Median rent

$1,076/mo

College educated

29.2%

Homeownership

67.7%

Poverty rate

13.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gateway Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.5K–81.8 mi672Compare →
Enoch SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8K–52.8 mi552Compare →
Fiddlers Canyon SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5K–53.8 mi525Compare →
Cedar North SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3K–5Not available611Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Iron District

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#14 of 18
District spending per student
$8,643NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Three Peaks School is listed in Iron District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Three Peaks School

Three Peaks School is a public elementary school in Cedar City, UT, part of Iron District, serving approximately 650 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #843 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Three Peaks School

What grades does Three Peaks School serve?

Three Peaks School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Three Peaks School?

Three Peaks School has an enrollment of approximately 650 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Peaks School?

The student-teacher ratio at Three Peaks School is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Three Peaks School rank in UT?

Three Peaks School ranks #843 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Three Peaks School's MySchoolScout rating?

Three Peaks School 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 Three Peaks School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Three Peaks School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Three Peaks School a charter school?

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

Is Three Peaks School a Title I school?

No, Three Peaks School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Three Peaks School?

43.4% of students at Three Peaks 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
650
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Iron County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.7%
Area population (ZIP 84721)
29,635
Area average commute
17.8 min
Area median age
28.3
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 84721; 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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