South Summit School

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South Summit School ranks 356 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Summit School is an elementary school located in Kamas, Utah, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 540. The school is part of the South Summit District, which is ranked 56 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Summit School's academic performance, as measured by RISE test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades were below the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from being ranked 215 out of 572 Utah elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 356 out of 561 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. When compared to nearby schools, such as Parley's Park School and Midway School, South Summit School's academic performance is generally lower.

The school's declining ranking and academic performance over the years suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement in the school's educational programs and resources. Additionally, the relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at South Summit School (23.52% in 2022-2023) may suggest that the school serves a more affluent population, which could impact the school's resources and support for students from lower-income families.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

535 E 300 S
Kamas, UT 84036

(435) 783-4318

District: South Summit District

SchoolDigger Rank:
356^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,009

Students who attend South Summit School usually attend:

Middle:	South Summit Middle
High:	South Summit High

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 516

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.9%

Hispanic:

14.7%

Two or more races:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Summit School ranks worse than 63.5% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39. (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 South Summit School has the largest elementary school student body size in the South Summit District. Racial makeup is: White (83.9%), Hispanic (14.7%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the South Summit District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Summit School is 18.7. 1 elementary schools in the South Summit District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare South Summit School employs 27.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Summit School is $10,009. 1 elementary schools in the South Summit District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Summit School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Summit School 356^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See South Summit School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

South Summit District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Summit District 56^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Summit School

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Rank History for all students at South Summit School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	73.76	111^th	498	77.7%
2009	66.35	180^th	509	64.6%
2010	69.13	151^st	518	70.8%
2011	66.35	209^th	563	62.9%
2012	55.03	323^rd	579	44.2%
2013	67.08	185^th	576	67.9%
2014	62.39	179^th	509	64.8%
2015	65.76	180^th	537	66.5%
2016	66.69	169^th	533	68.3%
2017	64.60	180^th	526	65.8%
2018	50.37	269^th	528	49.1%
2019	61.83	215^th	572	62.4%
2021	36.10	372^nd	559	33.5%
2022	25.18	418^th	551	24.1%
2023	25.63	423^rd	561	24.6%
2024	39.00	356^th	561	36.5%

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Rank History for White students at South Summit School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	15.72	391^st	435	10.1%
2023	10.90	403^rd	428	5.8%
2024	25.78	348^th	429	18.9%

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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 South Summit School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	471	0	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	476
1989	482	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	484
1990	510	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	513
1991	470	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
1992	481	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
1993	497	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	504
1994	479	0	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	487
1995	591	4	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	601
1996	591	4	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	601
1997	623	8	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	644
1998	614	6	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	632
1999	637	5	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	655
2000	633	3	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	655
2001	556	4	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	584
2002	570	1	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
2003	570	1	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
2004	566	2	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	599
2005	558	6	0	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	608
2006	585	6	1	56	2	n/a	n/a	0	650
2007	604	5	1	60	2	n/a	n/a	0	672
2008	628	4	0	81	2	n/a	n/a	0	715
2009	608	3	0	83	3	n/a	n/a	0	697
2010	421	0	1	53	2	n/a	n/a	122	599
2011	479	3	0	84	1	0	9	0	576
2012	508	3	1	94	0	0	6	0	612
2013	498	4	0	92	0	0	3	0	597
2014	514	5	0	96	0	2	2	0	619
2015	511	4	0	88	1	0	0	0	604
2016	525	2	1	86	1	0	0	0	615
2017	583	1	0	85	1	0	0	0	670
2018	558	2	1	78	3	2	0	0	644
2019	527	1	1	70	3	0	6	0	608
2020	512	1	0	59	3	0	5	0	580
2021	477	1	0	70	2	0	2	0	552
2022	480	1	0	74	2	0	2	0	559
2023	460	2	0	74	0	0	4	0	540
2024	433	2	0	76	2	0	3	0	516

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 South Summit School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	476	21.0	22.6	n/a
1989	484	26.0	18.6	n/a
1990	513	24.0	21.3	17
1991	477	22.0	21.6	15.7
1992	484	23.0	21.0	18
1993	504	21.0	24.0	12.7
1994	487	20.5	23.8	15.8
1995	601	32.6	18.4	9.8
1996	601	32.6	18.4	9.8
1997	644	33.6	19.2	12.1
1998	632	33.6	18.8	11.6
1999	655	33.8	19.4	20.5
2000	655	38.6	17.0	21.7
2001	584	33.6	17.4	20.9
2002	596	33.6	17.7	19.8
2003	596	33.6	17.7	19.8
2004	599	34.6	17.3	23.2
2005	608	36.1	16.8	23.8
2006	650	39.0	16.7	19.4
2007	672	38.1	17.6	37.2
2008	715	35.8	20.0	19.6
2009	697	14.8	15.2	24
2010	599	29.2	20.4	37.1
2011	576	29.2	19.6	29.3
2012	612	29.1	21.0	27.9
2013	597	29.3	20.3	38.5
2014	619	29.8	20.7	27.6
2015	604	n/a	n/a	26.5
2016	615	n/a	n/a	26
2017	670	29.8	22.4	26.6
2018	644	n/a	n/a	23.4
2019	608	29.4	20.6	26.8
2020	580	31.9	18.1	24.8
2021	552	n/a	n/a	22.6
2022	559	29.1	19.1	17.7
2023	540	28.0	19.2	23.5
2024	516	27.4	18.7	20.5

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 South Summit School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	476	21.0	22.6	n/a
1989	484	26.0	18.6	n/a
1990	513	24.0	21.3	17
1991	477	22.0	21.6	15.7
1992	484	23.0	21.0	18
1993	504	21.0	24.0	12.7
1994	487	20.5	23.8	15.8
1995	601	32.6	18.4	9.8
1996	601	32.6	18.4	9.8
1997	644	33.6	19.2	12.1
1998	632	33.6	18.8	11.6
1999	655	33.8	19.4	20.5
2000	655	38.6	17.0	21.7
2001	584	33.6	17.4	20.9
2002	596	33.6	17.7	19.8
2003	596	33.6	17.7	19.8
2004	599	34.6	17.3	23.2
2005	608	36.1	16.8	23.8
2006	650	39.0	16.7	19.4
2007	672	38.1	17.6	37.2
2008	715	35.8	20.0	19.6
2009	697	14.8	15.2	24
2010	599	29.2	20.4	37.1
2011	576	29.2	19.6	29.3
2012	612	29.1	21.0	27.9
2013	597	29.3	20.3	38.5
2014	619	29.8	20.7	27.6
2015	604	n/a	n/a	26.5
2016	615	n/a	n/a	26
2017	670	29.8	22.4	26.6
2018	644	n/a	n/a	23.4
2019	608	29.4	20.6	26.8
2020	580	31.9	18.1	24.8
2021	552	n/a	n/a	22.6
2022	559	29.1	19.1	17.7
2023	540	28.0	19.2	23.5
2024	516	27.4	18.7	20.5

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 South Summit School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$740 (7.4%)	$9,268 (92.6%)	$10,009

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Summit School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 215^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 423^rd of 561 Elementary schools	37.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Summit School)	52.9	37.1	15.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Summit District)	54.1	36.9	17.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Summit School)	59.6	44.9	14.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Summit District)	58.6	46.6	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Summit School)	46.2	34.5	11.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Summit District)	46.9	36.7	10.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Summit School)	44.5	31.1	13.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Summit District)	43.4	32.6	10.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (South Summit School)	64.7	33.7	31%
4th Grade Science (South Summit District)	62.8	34.1	28.7%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	608	540	11.2%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	70	74	5.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	527	460	12.7%
Two or More Races	6	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.8%	23.5%	3.3%

Schools Near South Summit 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Summit School	Public	PK, KG-4	535 E 300 S	Kamas	84036	Summit County	South Summit District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 783-4318	516	27	18.7	20.5%	433 (83.9%)	2 (0.4%)	76 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	39	356^th of 561 public elementary schools	36.5%		25.6	423^rd of 561 public elementary schools	24.6%	67	33.0	47.8		37.8	50.5		41.6		$10,009	$740	$9,268
South Summit Preschool	Public	PK	375 E 300 S	Kamas	84036	Summit County	South Summit District	No	No	No	No	(435) 783-4301	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
J.R. Smith School	Public	PK, KG-5	235 E 500 N	Heber City	84032	Wasatch County	Wasatch District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 654-2201	672	31	22.0	35.7%	425 (63.2%)	5 (0.7%)	225 (33.5%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.8%)	71.6	150^th of 561 public elementary schools	73.3%		72.1	135^th of 561 public elementary schools	75.9%	15	57.4	43.1	61.5	74.7	64.8	61.8	45.1	59.2	$10,339	$606	$9,733
Wasatch Learning Academy	Public, Virtual	K-8	101 E 200 N	Heber City	84032	Wasatch County	Wasatch District	No	No	Yes	No	(435) 654-6010	1,463	12	125.4	20.0%	1,291 (88.2%)	1 (0.1%)	100 (6.8%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	7 (0.5%)	56 (3.8%)								(n/a)									$4,565	$448	$4,118
MPES Preschool	Public	PK	2700 Kearns Blvd.	Park City	84060	Summit County	Park City District	No	No	No	No	(435) 645-5600	44	0		11.4%	34 (77.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (11.4%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.1%)								(n/a)
Old Mill School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 E 980 S	Heber City	84032	Wasatch County	Wasatch District	No	No	No	No	(435) 657-3130	792	42	19.0	18.4%	683 (86.2%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (10.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	21 (2.7%)	95	12^th of 561 public elementary schools	97.9%		95.2	12^th of 561 public elementary schools	97.9%		85.7	74.8	80.9	85.8	73.2	82.9	68.3	73.1	$9,881	$570	$9,311
McPolin Preschool	Public	PK	2270 Kearns Blvd	Park City	84060	Summit County	Park City District	No	No	No	No	(435) 645-5630	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mcpolin School	Public	PK, KG-5	2270 Kearns Blvd	Park City	84060	Summit County	Park City District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 645-5630	391	30	13.0	28.1%	227 (58.1%)	2 (0.5%)	133 (34.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.6%)	80.1	91^st of 561 public elementary schools	83.8%		83.1	78^th of 561 public elementary schools	86.1%	13	54.7	63.3	50.9	53.1	83.7	56.5	85.3	73.1	$19,031	$871	$18,160
Heber Valley School	Public	PK, KG-5	730 S 600 W	Heber City	84032	Wasatch County	Wasatch District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 654-0112	555	32	17.3	47.6%	329 (59.3%)	3 (0.5%)	209 (37.7%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	42.6	335^th of 561 public elementary schools	40.3%		32.7	377^th of 561 public elementary schools	32.8%	42	47.6	38.8	34.7	56.6	46.0	42.0	38.8	47.8	$11,103	$609	$10,495
Silver Summit School	Public	K-5	6407 N Business Partk Loop Rd	Park City	84098	Summit County	South Summit District	No	No	No	No	(435) 640-6095	69	6	11.5	11.6%	55 (79.7%)	1 (1.4%)	11 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)								(n/a)									$10,690	$83	$10,606

Frequently Asked Questions about South Summit School

What is the racial makeup of South Summit School?

Students at South Summit School are 84% White, 15% Hispanic.

Is South Summit School a good school?

South Summit School ranks 356^th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Summit School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 516 students attended South Summit School.

What district is South Summit School in?

South Summit District

What schools do graduates of South Summit School attend?

Students who attend South Summit School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Summit Middle
High : South Summit High

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