Excellent
#90 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 9% in state
Valley School
Elementary School · Kane District · Orderville, UT
A Kane District elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 129 110 E STATE, Orderville, UT 84758
- Math 64% proficient (2025)
- Reading 51% proficient (2025)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley School score 58% 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 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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
40.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Valley 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average350/100K
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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
$92,014
Median home value
$305,300
College educated
47.1%
Homeownership
93.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84758; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Kane District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Water SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–6 | Not available | 45 | Compare → |
| Kanab SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | Not available | 540 | Compare → |
| Lake Powell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–6 | Not available | 9 | 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.
Kane District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,032NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley School is listed in Kane District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley School
Valley School is a public elementary school in Orderville, UT, part of Kane District, serving approximately 168 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley School
What grades does Valley School serve?
Valley School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Valley School?
Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley School rank in UT?
Valley School ranks #90 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Valley School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Valley School a charter school?
No, Valley School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley School a Title I school?
No, Valley School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley School?
40.5% of students at Valley 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (435) 648-2277
- Area population (ZIP 84758)
- 837
- Area median age
- 18.8
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 84758; 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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