Diamond Valley School

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Diamond Valley School ranks 177 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Diamond Valley School is an elementary school located in St George, Utah, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 353. It is part of the Washington District, which is ranked 35 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Diamond Valley School consistently outperforms the Washington District and the state of Utah in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages. The school has also maintained a strong statewide ranking among Utah elementary schools, consistently placing in the top third of the state. Additionally, Diamond Valley School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from around 27-34% over the past few years, and a low student-teacher ratio of around 20 students per teacher.

While Diamond Valley School's academic performance is impressive, its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting that the school's performance may be influenced by factors beyond its control. Additionally, the school's student population is predominantly White, with relatively small percentages of other racial groups, which may indicate a need to explore ways to increase diversity and ensure that the school is meeting the needs of all students. When comparing Diamond Valley School to nearby schools, it is clear that the school outperforms many of them in terms of academic achievement and statewide ranking, which could be due to a variety of factors, such as differences in student demographics, teaching practices, or resource allocation.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1411 W Diamond Valley Dr
St George, UT 84770

(435) 574-2009

District: Washington District

SchoolDigger Rank:
177^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,837

Students who attend Diamond Valley School usually attend:

Middle:	Tonaquint Intermediate
High:	Dixie High

Student/teacher ratio: 20.0

Number of students: 353

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.4%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Diamond Valley School ranks better than 68.4% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 7^th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Washington District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.14. (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

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Diamond Valley School is $8,837, which is the 5^th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Washington District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Diamond Valley School:

SchoolDigger ranks Diamond Valley School 177^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Diamond Valley School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Washington District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington District 35^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Diamond Valley School

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Rank History for all students at Diamond Valley School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	59.32	223^rd	498	55.2%
2009	52.81	275^th	509	46.0%
2010	66.45	175^th	518	66.2%
2011	69.39	175^th	563	68.9%
2012	77.21	82^nd	579	85.8%
2013	83.62	34^th	576	94.1%
2014	80.70	73^rd	509	85.7%
2015	86.13	51^st	537	90.5%
2016	71.55	137^th	533	74.3%
2017	70.26	140^th	526	73.4%
2018	64.30	184^th	528	65.2%
2019	54.88	265^th	572	53.7%
2021	61.11	212^th	559	62.1%
2022	52.87	271^st	551	50.8%
2023	59.94	216^th	561	61.5%
2024	67.14	177^th	561	68.4%

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Rank History for White students at Diamond Valley School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	34.97	292^nd	435	32.9%
2023	42.59	246^th	428	42.5%
2024	43.43	259^th	429	39.6%

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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 Diamond Valley School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	263	0	1	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	273
1999	276	0	0	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	286
2000	311	0	0	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	319
2001	297	0	2	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	306
2002	370	0	3	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	384
2003	370	0	3	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	384
2004	348	0	3	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	361
2005	340	0	2	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	359
2006	332	0	2	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	352
2007	347	2	4	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	374
2008	347	0	1	23	4	n/a	n/a	0	375
2009	305	0	3	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	332
2010	222	1	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	48	285
2011	261	2	0	11	2	3	3	0	282
2012	249	2	0	11	3	4	3	0	272
2013	310	4	1	9	2	0	3	0	329
2014	297	3	0	9	2	0	3	0	314
2015	278	0	1	5	2	0	5	0	291
2016	275	0	0	12	0	0	2	0	289
2017	281	0	0	13	1	2	5	0	302
2018	279	0	0	15	0	3	3	0	300
2019	293	0	0	15	0	4	8	0	320
2020	332	0	2	22	1	2	8	0	367
2021	294	1	3	26	1	4	9	0	338
2022	309	0	2	29	2	4	5	0	351
2023	305	1	3	32	1	4	7	0	353

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 Diamond Valley School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	273	12.0	22.8	11.7
1999	286	12.7	22.5	26.9
2000	319	13.8	23.1	30.4
2001	306	14.3	21.4	28.8
2002	384	17.2	22.3	21.6
2003	384	17.2	22.3	21.6
2004	361	16.5	21.9	20.5
2005	359	15.8	22.7	22.6
2006	352	16.0	22.0	18.5
2007	374	18.2	20.5	99.2
2008	375	15.9	23.6	17.9
2009	332	12.4	17.8	28.6
2010	285	13.0	21.9	43.5
2011	282	13.6	20.6	30.1
2012	272	13.6	19.9	44.5
2013	329	15.2	21.5	53.5
2014	314	14.0	22.4	31.2
2015	291	n/a	n/a	32.3
2016	289	n/a	n/a	33.6
2017	302	14.0	21.5	39.4
2018	300	n/a	n/a	35
2019	320	15.4	20.7	31.6
2020	367	15.4	23.8	33.5
2021	338	n/a	n/a	33.7
2022	351	16.9	20.7	27.1
2023	353	17.6	20.0	28.6

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 Diamond Valley School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	273	12.0	22.8	11.7
1999	286	12.7	22.5	26.9
2000	319	13.8	23.1	30.4
2001	306	14.3	21.4	28.8
2002	384	17.2	22.3	21.6
2003	384	17.2	22.3	21.6
2004	361	16.5	21.9	20.5
2005	359	15.8	22.7	22.6
2006	352	16.0	22.0	18.5
2007	374	18.2	20.5	99.2
2008	375	15.9	23.6	17.9
2009	332	12.4	17.8	28.6
2010	285	13.0	21.9	43.5
2011	282	13.6	20.6	30.1
2012	272	13.6	19.9	44.5
2013	329	15.2	21.5	53.5
2014	314	14.0	22.4	31.2
2015	291	n/a	n/a	32.3
2016	289	n/a	n/a	33.6
2017	302	14.0	21.5	39.4
2018	300	n/a	n/a	35
2019	320	15.4	20.7	31.6
2020	367	15.4	23.8	33.5
2021	338	n/a	n/a	33.7
2022	351	16.9	20.7	27.1
2023	353	17.6	20.0	28.6

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 Diamond Valley School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$640 (7.2%)	$8,198 (92.8%)	$8,837

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Diamond Valley School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 265^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 216^th of 561 Elementary schools	7.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Diamond Valley School)	46.2	63.3	17.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)	46.7	47.9	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Diamond Valley School)	32.7	66.1	33.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington District)	50.3	49.9	0.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Diamond Valley School)	56.1	50.8	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)	49.2	45.1	4.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Diamond Valley School)	43.9	57.2	13.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington District)	47.4	50.8	3.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Diamond Valley School)	68.3	58.8	9.5%
4th Grade Science (Washington District)	52.9	50.3	2.6%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Diamond Valley School)	54.4	47.4	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)	49.9	49.8	0.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Diamond Valley School)	49.1	27.3	21.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington District)	49.1	43.5	5.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Diamond Valley School)	52.6	45.5	7.1%
5th Grade Science (Washington District)	56.4	53	3.4%
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	320	353	10.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	15	32	113.3%
Pacific Islander	4	4
White	293	305	4.1%
Two or More Races	8	7	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.6%	28.6%	3%

Schools Near Diamond 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
Diamond Valley School	Public	PK, KG-5	1411 W Diamond Valley Dr	St George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 574-2009	353	18	20.0	28.6%	305 (86.4%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (9.1%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	7 (2.0%)	67.1	177^th of 561 public elementary schools	68.4%		59.9	216^th of 561 public elementary schools	61.5%	39	58.0	66.6	46.0	56.5	66.1	42.9	59.7	50.8	$8,837	$640	$8,198
Red Mountain School	Public	PK, KG-5	263 E 200 S	Ivins	84738	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 656-3802	434	24	18.4	59.2%	303 (69.8%)	2 (0.5%)	79 (18.2%)	2 (0.5%)	17 (3.9%)	11 (2.5%)	20 (4.6%)	24.1	436^th of 561 public elementary schools	22.3%		30.9	386^th of 561 public elementary schools	31.2%	50	30.4	29.8	38.0	26.6	37.9	32.7	31.1	50.0	$8,699	$1,127	$7,572
Coral Cliffs School	Public	PK, KG-5	2040 W 2000 N	St George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 652-4712	135	6	21.7	66.7%	72 (53.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (34.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	14 (10.4%)								(n/a)									$8,321	$1,016	$7,305
Santa Clara School	Public	PK, KG-5	2950 W Crestview Dr	Santa Clara	84765	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 628-2624	483	23	21.4	29.0%	414 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.9%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.0%)	21 (4.3%)	68	172^nd of 561 public elementary schools	69.3%		61.8	205^th of 561 public elementary schools	63.5%	33	47.3	55.3	58.7	50.0	58.2	52.7	54.6	67.5	$7,491	$569	$6,922
Paradise Canyon	Public	PK, KG-5	1795 W 1230 N	St George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 673-8978	478	25	19.1	61.5%	139 (29.1%)	5 (1.0%)	298 (62.3%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.9%)	3 (0.6%)	22 (4.6%)	43.8	327^th of 561 public elementary schools	41.7%		25.5	424^th of 561 public elementary schools	24.4%	97	62.3	40.3	40.8	67.7	41.6	33.3	33.8	39.0	$7,937	$1,204	$6,733
Mountain View Montessori	Public, Charter	K-7	1160 N. 645 W.	Washington	84780	Washington County	Mountain View Montessori	Yes	No	No	Yes	(435) 251-8539	227	17	13.6	42.7%	153 (67.4%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (21.1%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.3%)								(n/a)									$7,573	$553	$7,020
Arrowhead School	Public	PK, KG-5	545 Arrowhead Trail	Santa Clara	84765	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 674-2027	552	31	18.0	30.4%	423 (76.6%)	5 (0.9%)	65 (11.8%)	13 (2.4%)	13 (2.4%)	8 (1.4%)	25 (4.5%)	39	357^th of 561 public elementary schools	36.4%		42.3	331^st of 561 public elementary schools	41.0%	26	42.5	37.9	45.3	49.5	45.1	41.7	35.4	41.5	$7,569	$675	$6,894
Sunset School	Public	PK, KG-5	495 N Westridge Dr	St George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 673-5669	496	28	18.0	59.5%	295 (59.5%)	3 (0.6%)	121 (24.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.4%)	28 (5.6%)	22 (4.4%)	35.7	378^th of 561 public elementary schools	32.6%		33.6	374^th of 561 public elementary schools	33.3%	4	37.4	34.7	50.6	40.9	38.8	42.0	37.8	44.4	$8,858	$1,310	$7,549
Utah Online K8	Public, Virtual	K-8	121 W Tabernacle	St George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	Yes	No	(435) 986-5181	3,428	16	209.5	0.9%	2,540 (74.1%)	134 (3.9%)	584 (17.0%)	131 (3.8%)	3 (0.1%)	30 (0.9%)	5 (0.1%)								(n/a)									$5,189	$346	$4,843
Sandstone School	Public	PK, KG-5	850 N 2450 E	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 674-6460	506	26	19.4	60.1%	260 (51.4%)	3 (0.6%)	185 (36.6%)	9 (1.8%)	11 (2.2%)	24 (4.7%)	14 (2.8%)	40.9	344^th of 561 public elementary schools	38.7%		37.8	357^th of 561 public elementary schools	36.4%	13	43.7	41.1	53.1	42.9	32.9	35.1	45.2	49.4	$8,251	$1,061	$7,190

Frequently Asked Questions about Diamond Valley School

Is Diamond Valley School a good school?

Diamond Valley School ranks 177^th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Diamond Valley School attend?

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

Middle : Tonaquint Intermediate
High : Dixie High

What district is Diamond Valley School in?

Washington District

How many students attend Diamond Valley School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 353 students attended Diamond Valley School.

What is the racial makeup of Diamond Valley School?

Students at Diamond Valley School are 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

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