Three Peaks School

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Three Peaks School ranks 256 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Three Peaks School is an elementary school in Cedar City, Utah, serving 643 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Iron District, which is ranked 31 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Three Peaks School has consistently ranked in the middle range of Utah elementary schools, performing on par with or slightly below the district and state averages on RISE assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school stands out for its ability to effectively serve its economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the top 20 elementary schools in Utah for this student subgroup despite having a relatively high percentage (42.15%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools, Three Peaks School generally performs similarly to the district and state averages. However, it has a less diverse student population compared to some neighboring schools, such as Cedar East School, which has a higher percentage of Hispanic and minority students. The school's spending per student ($7,679 in 2018-2019) is slightly higher than the state average, which may contribute to its success in serving its low-income student population.

Detail:

Public K-5

1685 W Midvalley Road
Cedar City, UT 84721

(435) 586-8871

District: Iron District

SchoolDigger Rank:
256^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,679

Students who attend Three Peaks School usually attend:

Middle:	Cedar Middle
High:	Cedar City High

Student/teacher ratio: 21.6

Number of students: 643

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.4%

Hispanic:

8.9%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Three Peaks School ranks better than 54.4% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 4^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Iron District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.55. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Three Peaks School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Iron District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Three Peaks School is $7,679. 6 elementary schools in the Iron District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Three Peaks School:

SchoolDigger ranks Three Peaks School 256^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Three Peaks School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Iron District:

SchoolDigger ranks Iron District 31^st of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Three Peaks School

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Rank History for all students at Three Peaks School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	83.10	36^th	498	92.8%
2009	79.54	64^th	509	87.4%
2010	71.11	135^th	518	73.9%
2011	81.83	44^th	563	92.2%
2012	81.58	44^th	579	92.4%
2013	84.42	30^th	576	94.8%
2014	57.16	218^th	509	57.2%
2015	62.02	202^nd	537	62.4%
2016	50.24	284^th	533	46.7%
2017	49.39	287^th	526	45.4%
2018	48.47	280^th	528	47.0%
2019	65.05	191^st	572	66.6%
2021	60.63	215^th	559	61.5%
2022	56.85	241^st	551	56.3%
2023	55.14	246^th	561	56.1%
2024	54.55	256^th	561	54.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Three Peaks School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	76.66	19^th	111	82.9%
2023	84.24	14^th	132	89.4%
2024	88.49	17^th	162	89.5%

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Rank History for White students at Three Peaks School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	48.37	232^nd	435	46.7%
2023	41.52	253^rd	428	40.9%
2024	37.49	297^th	429	30.8%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Three Peaks School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	439	3	6	31	18	n/a	n/a	0	497
2008	504	2	3	50	8	n/a	n/a	0	567
2009	473	7	3	56	6	n/a	n/a	0	545
2010	370	3	1	32	9	n/a	n/a	94	509
2011	464	1	2	44	9	2	2	0	524
2012	437	1	2	50	8	4	1	0	503
2013	465	0	1	46	9	4	2	0	527
2014	457	0	1	49	11	4	1	0	523
2015	500	1	2	60	11	4	2	0	580
2016	509	3	3	59	18	5	11	0	608
2017	489	0	2	59	20	4	17	0	591
2018	488	0	2	62	18	5	16	0	591
2019	500	1	2	54	14	4	21	0	596
2020	533	1	2	86	9	4	22	0	657
2021	503	1	2	73	8	3	25	0	615
2022	589	4	1	73	10	0	21	0	698
2023	549	2	4	57	7	4	20	0	643

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Three Peaks School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	497	24.6	20.2	6.8
2008	567	25.0	22.7	62.3
2009	545	4.0	16.0	43.3
2010	509	25.3	20.0	84.8
2011	524	24.0	21.8	62
2012	503	24.5	20.5	77.3
2013	527	24.0	21.9	97.3
2014	523	25.3	20.5	58.9
2015	580	n/a	n/a	59.3
2016	608	n/a	n/a	56.6
2017	591	25.3	23.2	58.9
2018	591	n/a	n/a	55.8
2019	596	27.0	22.0	51.3
2020	657	26.7	24.5	50.4
2021	615	n/a	n/a	47
2022	698	30.1	23.1	36.4
2023	643	29.7	21.6	42.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Three Peaks School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	497	24.6	20.2	6.8
2008	567	25.0	22.7	62.3
2009	545	4.0	16.0	43.3
2010	509	25.3	20.0	84.8
2011	524	24.0	21.8	62
2012	503	24.5	20.5	77.3
2013	527	24.0	21.9	97.3
2014	523	25.3	20.5	58.9
2015	580	n/a	n/a	59.3
2016	608	n/a	n/a	56.6
2017	591	25.3	23.2	58.9
2018	591	n/a	n/a	55.8
2019	596	27.0	22.0	51.3
2020	657	26.7	24.5	50.4
2021	615	n/a	n/a	47
2022	698	30.1	23.1	36.4
2023	643	29.7	21.6	42.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Three Peaks School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$892 (11.6%)	$6,787 (88.4%)	$7,679

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Three Peaks School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 191^st of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 246^th of 561 Elementary schools	10.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Three Peaks School)	46.2	48.9	2.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iron District)	43.7	47.6	3.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Three Peaks School)	47.6	50	2.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iron District)	45.9	47.6	1.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Three Peaks School)	52.9	51	1.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iron District)	52.6	47.3	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Three Peaks School)	67.6	61	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iron District)	61.4	54.4	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Three Peaks School)	64.7	53	11.7%
4th Grade Science (Iron District)	59.4	49.9	9.5%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Three Peaks School)	44.6	44	0.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iron District)	46.4	48.1	1.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Three Peaks School)	60.4	47.5	12.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iron District)	53.1	44.9	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Three Peaks School)	60.4	43.4	17%
5th Grade Science (Iron District)	57.9	52.1	5.8%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	596	643	7.9%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	14	7	50%
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	54	57	5.6%
Pacific Islander	4	4
White	500	549	9.8%
Two or More Races	21	20	4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.3%	42.1%	9.2%

Schools Near Three Peaks School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)						RISE Mathematics (2024)						RISE Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Three Peaks School	Public	K-5	1685 W Midvalley Road	Cedar City	84721	Iron County	Iron District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 586-8871	643	30	21.6	42.1%	549 (85.4%)	2 (0.3%)	57 (8.9%)	4 (0.6%)	7 (1.1%)	4 (0.6%)	20 (3.1%)	54.5	256^th of 561 public elementary schools	54.4%		55.1	246^th of 561 public elementary schools	56.1%	10	38.4	40.6	54.6				47.7	49.0	56.6				48.0	60.7				$7,679	$892	$6,787
Gateway Preparatory Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-8	201 E Thoroughbred Way	Enoch	84721	Iron County	Gateway Preparatory Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(435) 867-5558	687	32	21.5	52.1%	553 (80.5%)	4 (0.6%)	82 (11.9%)	6 (0.9%)	5 (0.7%)	5 (0.7%)	32 (4.7%)	28	415^th of 561 public elementary schools	26.0%		28.6	402^nd of 561 public elementary schools	28.3%	13	43.8	32.9	31.6	51.0	26.5	48.1	31.2	34.4	11.7	28.3	26.5	34.6	43.8	42.4	42.6	28.0	49.0	$6,866	$1,019	$5,848
Enoch School	Public	K-5	4701 N Wagon Wheel Dr	Enoch	84721	Iron County	Iron District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 586-2855	593	28	21.5	39.6%	508 (85.7%)	3 (0.5%)	56 (9.4%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.5%)	55.1	254^th of 561 public elementary schools	54.7%		47.8	295^th of 561 public elementary schools	47.4%	41	48.6	44.8	51.6				51.4	42.5	55.6				47.1	54.6				$7,902	$835	$7,067
Fiddlers Canyon School	Public	K-5	475 E 1935 N	Cedar City	84721	Iron County	Iron District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 586-2860	544	27	20.5	51.5%	435 (80.0%)	4 (0.7%)	60 (11.0%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (5.3%)	71	153^rd of 561 public elementary schools	72.7%		76.4	117^th of 561 public elementary schools	79.1%	36	42.9	53.1	61.9				60.3	77.1	52.4				59.4	56.0				$7,865	$517	$7,348
Cedar North School	Public	K-5	550 W 200 N	Cedar City	84720	Iron County	Iron District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 586-2845	636	30	21.5	47.6%	462 (72.6%)	15 (2.4%)	113 (17.8%)	8 (1.3%)	12 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	24 (3.8%)	42.4	339^th of 561 public elementary schools	39.6%		45.4	309^th of 561 public elementary schools	44.9%	30	38.4	40.2	46.2				33.0	42.9	52.4				47.3	50.0				$8,012	$933	$7,079
Cedar East School	Public	K-5	255 E College Ave	Cedar City	84720	Iron County	Iron District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 586-2840	551	27	20.3	56.1%	366 (66.4%)	1 (0.2%)	145 (26.3%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (2.7%)	7 (1.3%)	15 (2.7%)	51.2	282^nd of 561 public elementary schools	49.7%		43.5	320^th of 561 public elementary schools	43.0%	38	39.4	45.6	52.9				49.1	49.5	46.0				45.6	54.0				$8,145	$1,057	$7,088
Iron Springs School	Public	K-5	235 N 4050 W	Cedar City	84720	Iron County	Iron District	No	No	No	No	(435) 586-9485	619	27	23.3	31.5%	538 (86.9%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.9%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.9%)	72.5	139^th of 561 public elementary schools	75.2%		61.5	207^th of 561 public elementary schools	63.1%	68	63.2	52.7	56.7				53.8	64.6	49.1				58.2	63.4				$6,992	$447	$6,546
Cedar South School	Public	K-5	499 W 400 S	Cedar City	84720	Iron County	Iron District	No	No	No	No	(435) 586-2850	565	25	22.6	28.3%	472 (83.5%)	5 (0.9%)	48 (8.5%)	12 (2.1%)	12 (2.1%)	11 (1.9%)	5 (0.9%)	52.1	273^rd of 561 public elementary schools	51.3%		53.2	260^th of 561 public elementary schools	53.7%	13	36.0	45.6	61.5				36.4	47.5	45.1				50.5	62.5				$7,666	$382	$7,284
Parowan School	Public	K-6	128 W 100 N	Parowan	84761	Iron County	Iron District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 477-3368	420	21	19.9	47.9%	363 (86.4%)	2 (0.5%)	38 (9.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (2.9%)	54.2	257^th of 561 public elementary schools	54.2%		57.2	231^st of 561 public elementary schools	58.8%	26	36.4	36.3	63.2	49.0			40.9	50.1	56.1	49.0			40.1	57.9	60.4			$8,990	$886	$8,104

Frequently Asked Questions about Three Peaks School

What is the racial makeup of Three Peaks School?

Students at Three Peaks School are 85% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Three Peaks School attend?

Students who attend Three Peaks School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cedar Middle
High : Cedar City High

Is Three Peaks School a good school?

Three Peaks School ranks 256^th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Three Peaks School in?

Iron District

How many students attend Three Peaks School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 643 students attended Three Peaks School.

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