Summary:
The city of Altamont, Utah is home to two schools: Altamont School, an elementary school serving grades PK-6, and Altamont High, a high school serving grades 7-12. Based on the available data, Altamont School appears to be a standout performer in the area, consistently ranking in the top half of Utah elementary schools with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Altamont School's test scores are significantly higher than the Duchesne District and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-6th grade proficiency rates in ELA and Math were 10-20 percentage points above the district and state averages. In contrast, Altamont High School does not appear to be as strong of a performer, with test scores generally below the district and state averages, especially in Math and Science.
While Altamont High School spends more per student ($12,668) compared to the elementary school ($8,883), its academic performance is not as strong. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may be influencing the differences in performance between the two Altamont schools. Overall, the data highlights Altamont School as a standout performer in the area, while the high school appears to be an average or below-average performer within the Duchesne District.
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