Heber Valley School

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Heber Valley School ranks 335 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Heber Valley School is an elementary school in Heber City, Utah, serving 598 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Wasatch District, which is ranked 19 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Heber Valley School has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (35.95%) compared to the surrounding schools, it consistently underperforms the Wasatch District and state averages in RISE test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 47.6% compared to the district's 65.2% and the state's 46.7%. Additionally, Heber Valley School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.87% to 49.69% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

Despite these challenges, Heber Valley School has the potential for improvement. The school's ranking and rating history show some variability, with a 2-star rating in 2014-2015 and a 1-star rating in subsequent years. This suggests that with the right strategies and resources, the school may be able to address its academic performance and better serve its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

730 S 600 W
Heber City, UT 84032

(435) 654-0112

District: Wasatch District

SchoolDigger Rank:
335^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,103

Students who attend Heber Valley School usually attend:

Middle:	Rocky Mountain Middle
High:	Wasatch High

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 555

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.3%

Hispanic:

37.7%

Asian:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Heber Valley School ranks worse than 59.7% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Wasatch District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.62. (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 Heber Valley School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Wasatch District. Racial makeup is: White (59.3%), Hispanic (37.7%), Asian (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Wasatch District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heber Valley School is 17.3, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Wasatch District! (See more...)

Compare Heber Valley School employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heber Valley School is $11,103, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Wasatch District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heber Valley School:

SchoolDigger ranks Heber Valley School 335^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Heber Valley School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Wasatch District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wasatch District 19^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Heber Valley School

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Rank History for all students at Heber Valley School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	34.84	366^th	498	26.5%
2009	41.26	340^th	509	33.2%
2010	32.78	405^th	518	21.8%
2011	60.95	255^th	563	54.7%
2012	42.91	399^th	579	31.1%
2013	36.38	430^th	576	25.3%
2014	29.42	380^th	509	25.3%
2015	38.27	354^th	537	34.1%
2016	29.77	396^th	533	25.7%
2017	27.28	402^nd	526	23.6%
2018	18.25	445^th	528	15.7%
2019	14.38	506^th	572	11.5%
2021	19.29	452^nd	559	19.1%
2022	21.36	432^nd	551	21.6%
2023	32.70	377^th	561	32.8%
2024	42.62	335^th	561	40.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Heber Valley School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.22	76^th	132	42.4%
2024	50.35	74^th	162	54.3%

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Rank History for White students at Heber Valley School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	21.62	358^th	435	17.7%
2023	33.33	302^nd	428	29.4%
2024	57.34	177^th	429	58.7%

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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 Heber Valley School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	525	5	0	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	561
1999	553	0	2	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	577
2000	552	4	1	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	588
2001	543	3	1	44	3	n/a	n/a	0	594
2002	559	3	3	48	1	n/a	n/a	0	614
2003	559	3	3	48	1	n/a	n/a	0	614
2004	561	2	5	53	1	n/a	n/a	0	622
2005	592	1	5	59	1	n/a	n/a	0	658
2006	676	2	10	71	3	n/a	n/a	0	762
2007	379	0	6	93	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
2008	390	1	4	97	0	n/a	n/a	0	492
2009	445	1	8	146	0	n/a	n/a	0	600
2010	353	1	6	131	0	n/a	n/a	130	621
2011	430	0	4	146	0	1	2	0	583
2012	424	0	4	169	0	1	7	0	605
2013	500	0	5	186	0	1	13	0	705
2014	551	2	6	218	4	3	12	0	796
2015	515	2	6	225	2	3	6	0	759
2016	489	0	6	242	2	3	9	0	751
2017	471	0	6	262	1	5	10	0	755
2018	401	1	7	182	0	0	8	0	599
2019	383	3	5	183	0	0	11	0	585
2020	377	4	2	204	0	1	11	0	599
2021	294	1	2	175	2	1	10	0	485
2022	401	3	3	194	1	1	12	0	615
2023	364	4	6	215	0	1	8	0	598
2024	329	3	7	209	1	3	3	0	555

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 Heber Valley School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	561	28.0	20.0	12.7
1999	577	27.0	21.4	27.9
2000	588	32.9	17.9	27.9
2001	594	32.6	18.2	27.3
2002	614	28.1	21.9	28.8
2003	614	28.1	21.9	28.8
2004	622	28.1	22.1	33
2005	658	29.8	22.1	34.7
2006	762	36.0	21.2	29.3
2007	478	26.6	18.0	99.4
2008	492	25.5	19.3	35.4
2009	600	20.7	15.6	43.8
2010	621	28.5	21.7	66.4
2011	583	30.0	19.4	47.7
2012	605	32.1	18.8	63.6
2013	705	32.5	21.6	99.6
2014	796	35.5	22.4	48.6
2015	759	n/a	n/a	47.4
2016	751	n/a	n/a	50.6
2017	755	35.5	21.2	50.2
2018	599	n/a	n/a	51.3
2019	585	32.0	18.2	51.8
2020	599	32.5	18.4	51.6
2021	485	n/a	n/a	49.7
2022	615	31.5	19.5	31.9
2023	598	31.3	19.0	49.3
2024	555	32.0	17.3	47.6

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 Heber Valley School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	561	28.0	20.0	12.7
1999	577	27.0	21.4	27.9
2000	588	32.9	17.9	27.9
2001	594	32.6	18.2	27.3
2002	614	28.1	21.9	28.8
2003	614	28.1	21.9	28.8
2004	622	28.1	22.1	33
2005	658	29.8	22.1	34.7
2006	762	36.0	21.2	29.3
2007	478	26.6	18.0	99.4
2008	492	25.5	19.3	35.4
2009	600	20.7	15.6	43.8
2010	621	28.5	21.7	66.4
2011	583	30.0	19.4	47.7
2012	605	32.1	18.8	63.6
2013	705	32.5	21.6	99.6
2014	796	35.5	22.4	48.6
2015	759	n/a	n/a	47.4
2016	751	n/a	n/a	50.6
2017	755	35.5	21.2	50.2
2018	599	n/a	n/a	51.3
2019	585	32.0	18.2	51.8
2020	599	32.5	18.4	51.6
2021	485	n/a	n/a	49.7
2022	615	31.5	19.5	31.9
2023	598	31.3	19.0	49.3
2024	555	32.0	17.3	47.6

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 Heber Valley School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$609 (5.5%)	$10,495 (94.5%)	$11,103

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heber Valley School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 506^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 377^th of 561 Elementary schools	21.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Heber Valley School)	20.7	46.6	25.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch District)	49	61.6	12.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Heber Valley School)	22	57.7	35.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wasatch District)	59.1	66.4	7.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Heber Valley School)	25.9	34.2	8.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch District)	52.8	61.3	8.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Heber Valley School)	20	50	30%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wasatch District)	50.6	72.1	21.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Heber Valley School)	31.8	31.3	0.5%
4th Grade Science (Wasatch District)	60.5	63	2.5%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Heber Valley School)	42.2	34	8.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch District)	50.5	56.5	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Heber Valley School)	31.9	28	3.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wasatch District)	49.3	52.9	3.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Heber Valley School)	36	33	3%
5th Grade Science (Wasatch District)	56.2	56.5	0.3%
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	585	598	2.2%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	6	20%
Hispanic	183	215	17.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	383	364	5%
Two or More Races	11	8	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.8%	49.3%	2.5%

Schools Near Heber Valley 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
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
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
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
Daniels Canyon School	Public	PK, KG-5	688 East Wheeler Rd	Heber City	84032	Wasatch County	Wasatch District	No	No	No	No	(435) 654-6900	601	34	17.9	30.8%	404 (67.2%)	0 (0.0%)	184 (30.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	77.9	105^th of 561 public elementary schools	81.3%		72.5	134^th of 561 public elementary schools	76.1%	29	51.1	64.6	52.4	60.1	74.1	60.0	71.3	59.6	$11,341	$707	$10,634
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
Midway School	Public	PK, KG-5	225 S 100 E	Midway	84049	Wasatch County	Wasatch District	No	No	No	No	(435) 654-0472	649	33	19.9	17.4%	550 (84.7%)	4 (0.6%)	65 (10.0%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	19 (2.9%)	93.3	17^th of 561 public elementary schools	97.0%		88.6	39^th of 561 public elementary schools	93.0%	22	71.3	67.6	81.5	76.9	77.8	72.6	68.5	72.6	$9,816	$519	$9,297
Soldier Hollow Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3444 West 3000 South	Heber City	84032	Wasatch County	Soldier Hollow Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(435) 654-1347	333	19	17.0	2.1%	288 (86.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)								(n/a)	50.0			50.0					$7,636	$215	$7,421
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)
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
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Heber Valley School

Is Heber Valley School a good school?

Heber Valley School ranks 335^th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Heber Valley School attend?

Students who attend Heber Valley School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rocky Mountain Middle
High : Wasatch High

How many students attend Heber Valley School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 555 students attended Heber Valley School.

What is the racial makeup of Heber Valley School?

Students at Heber Valley School are 59% White, 38% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Heber Valley School in?

Wasatch District

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