Provo District

The Provo District in Utah encompasses 19 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population and has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools based on academic metrics.

Several schools stand out in the district, including Edgemont School, which consistently ranks among the top 5% of Utah elementary schools, and Rock Canyon School and Canyon Crest School, which both rank in the top 15% of Utah elementary schools. These top-performing schools have exceptional test scores, with over 70% of students proficient in core subjects. In contrast, some schools, such as Provo High and Dixon Middle, have significantly lower test scores compared to the district and state averages.

The data also reveals a correlation between a school's socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced lunch rates, and its academic performance. Schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, such as Franklin School and Spring Creek School, tend to have lower test scores. Additionally, there is a wide range in spending per student, from $6,182 at Provo eSchool to $15,106 at Independence High, which raises questions about the efficient and equitable allocation of resources across the district.