Summary:
The city of Moab, Utah is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area face some challenges, with consistently low performance on standardized tests and high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges in the community.
Among the standout schools, Moab Charter School stands out with a small student population, the lowest student-teacher ratio, and the highest percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. However, the school's statewide ranking has been in the bottom quarter of Utah elementary schools in recent years. In contrast, Grand County High has the highest spending per student but has also been ranked in the bottom quarter of Utah high schools.
Overall, the schools in Moab face significant challenges, with low test scores across all grade levels and subjects compared to state averages. The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients suggest that socioeconomic factors may be impacting student performance. The data highlights the need for the Grand District and Moab Charter School to identify and address the underlying factors contributing to the schools' low performance and explore strategies to improve educational outcomes for all students in the Moab community.
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