Crimson Cliffs Middle

Summary:

Crimson Cliffs Middle is a public secondary school located in Washington, Utah, serving grades 8-9 with a total enrollment of 978 students. The school is part of the Washington District, which is ranked 35 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Crimson Cliffs Middle consistently outperforms the Washington District and the state of Utah in standardized test scores across all subjects (English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science) for both 8th and 9th grade students. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Crimson Cliffs Middle had 70% of 8th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 51.3% for the district and 42.6% for the state. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (12.99% in 2022-2023), compared to nearby schools like Dixie Middle (38.88%) and Pine View Middle (39.15%), which have significantly higher rates.

Crimson Cliffs Middle has a lower student-teacher ratio (23.7 in 2022-2023) compared to Dixie Middle (25.0) and a higher ratio compared to Pine View Middle (22.1). The school's consistent academic excellence and lower rates of free/reduced lunch recipients suggest it is effectively supporting student learning and achievement, though further analysis of the school's practices and resources could provide valuable insights for other schools in the district and state.

Detail:

Public, Alternative 8-9

4280 S Crimson Cliffs Way
Washington, UT 84790

(435) 634-7010

District: Washington District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,766

Student/teacher ratio: 24.3

Number of students: 924

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crimson Cliffs Middle ranks better than 99% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.28. (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 Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crimson Cliffs Middle is 24.3. 5 alternative schools in the Washington District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Crimson Cliffs Middle employs 37.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crimson Cliffs Middle is $9,766, which is the highest among 9 alternative schools in the Washington District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crimson Cliffs Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Crimson Cliffs Middle 2^nd of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Crimson Cliffs Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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 Crimson Cliffs Middle

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Rank History for all students at Crimson Cliffs Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2019	86.07	17^th	222	92.3%
2021	93.01	4^th	213	98.1%
2022	95.22	2^nd	209	99.0%
2023	98.04	2^nd	216	99.1%
2024	98.28	2^nd	210	99.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Crimson Cliffs Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	61.42	9^th	34	73.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Crimson Cliffs Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	99.20	1^st	133	99.2%
2023	99.89	1^st	138	99.3%
2024	99.87	1^st	141	99.3%

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Rank History for White students at Crimson Cliffs Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	92.30	2^nd	191	99.0%
2023	96.80	2^nd	191	99.0%
2024	96.86	1^st	183	99.5%

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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 Crimson Cliffs Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	572	2	7	21	0	2	3	607
2020	745	3	10	45	0	6	11	820
2021	841	5	3	65	4	14	14	946
2022	878	8	12	54	3	10	17	982
2023	884	8	9	51	1	9	16	978
2024	824	9	3	58	2	6	22	924

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 Crimson Cliffs Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	607	25.0	24.2	13.7
2020	820	32.6	25.1	15.9
2021	946	n/a	n/a	13.3
2022	982	42.0	23.3	13.3
2023	978	41.2	23.7	13
2024	924	37.8	24.3	11.7

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 Crimson Cliffs Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	607	25.0	24.2	13.7
2020	820	32.6	25.1	15.9
2021	946	n/a	n/a	13.3
2022	982	42.0	23.3	13.3
2023	978	41.2	23.7	13
2024	924	37.8	24.3	11.7

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 Crimson Cliffs Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$541 (5.5%)	$9,224 (94.5%)	$9,766

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crimson Cliffs Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 17^th of 222 Middle schools	Ranks 2^nd of 216 Middle schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Crimson Cliffs Middle)	53.7	66.5	12.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)	48.1	49.4	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	43.3	41.8	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Crimson Cliffs Middle)	71.4	87.3	15.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Washington District)	50.8	48.7	2.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	42.7	38.2	4.5%
8th Grade Science (Crimson Cliffs Middle)	60.6	78.3	17.7%
8th Grade Science (Washington District)	54.3	56.1	1.8%
8th Grade Science (Utah)	49.2	48.5	0.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Crimson Cliffs Middle)	59.4	72.9	13.5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)	51	56.3	5.3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.2	44	4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Crimson Cliffs Middle)	56.1	74.9	18.8%
9th Grade Mathematics (Washington District)	46.4	46.5	0.1%
9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	43.6	32.8	10.8%
9th Grade Science (Crimson Cliffs Middle)	46.2	67.9	21.7%
9th Grade Science (Washington District)	38.5	53.4	14.9%
9th Grade Science (Utah)	36.2	38.1	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	607	978	61.1%
African American	2	8	300%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	7	9	28.6%
Hispanic	21	51	142.9%
Pacific Islander	2	9	350%
White	572	884	54.5%
Two or More Races	3	16	433.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.7%	13%	0.7%

Schools Near Crimson Cliffs Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)		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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	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
Crimson Cliffs Middle	Public, Alternative	8-9	4280 S Crimson Cliffs Way	Washington	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 634-7010	924	38	24.3	11.7%	824 (89.2%)	9 (1.0%)	58 (6.3%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.6%)	22 (2.4%)								(n/a)	66.3		75.4		77.6							70.0						85.0					76.6	$9,766	$541	$9,224
Pine View Middle	Public, Alternative	8-9	2145 E 130 N	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 628-7915	737	32	22.6	44.0%	480 (65.1%)	7 (0.9%)	185 (25.1%)	5 (0.7%)	18 (2.4%)	19 (2.6%)	23 (3.1%)								(n/a)	38.3		32.0		43.9							48.4						38.1					49.2	$7,794	$579	$7,215
Desert Hills Middle	Public, Alternative	8-9	936 E Desert Hills Drive	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 628-0001	875	37	23.8	17.6%	747 (85.4%)	6 (0.7%)	68 (7.8%)	11 (1.3%)	4 (0.5%)	14 (1.6%)	25 (2.9%)								(n/a)	55.4		46.7		63.0							62.0						55.2					68.4	$7,403	$556	$6,847
Dixie Middle	Public, Alternative	8-9	825 S 100 E	St George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 628-0441	847	34	24.7	38.3%	571 (67.4%)	8 (0.9%)	208 (24.6%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.6%)	14 (1.7%)	37 (4.4%)								(n/a)	43.8		28.8		43.9							46.2						48.0					49.6	$7,717	$483	$7,234
Post High School Self-Cont	Public, Alternative	K-12	121 W Tabernacle	St George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 673-3553	93	4	23.2	38.7%	73 (78.5%)	1 (1.1%)	16 (17.2%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																								$2,262	$346	$1,916
Out of State School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	121 W Tabernacle	St George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 673-3553	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Career Technical High School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1001 White Dome Drive	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(435) 673-3553	506	28	17.8	30.2%	401 (79.2%)	5 (1.0%)	79 (15.6%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.4%)								(n/a)	58.8	68.8	50.9	37.2	64.2	63.5
Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5690 S Carnelian Pkwy	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Freedom Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 437-3100	290	16	18.4	22.1%	234 (80.7%)	2 (0.7%)	35 (12.1%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.8%)								(n/a)							59.1	46.7					52.4	51.1					53.5
Snow Canyon Middle	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-9	1215 N Lava Flow Dr	St George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 674-6474	808	34	23.8	40.7%	519 (64.2%)	8 (1.0%)	225 (27.8%)	3 (0.4%)	18 (2.2%)	8 (1.0%)	27 (3.3%)								(n/a)	43.5		38.5		57.1							36.6						30.9					46.7	$7,771	$570	$7,201
Vista School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	585 E Center Street	Ivins	84738	Washington County	Vista School	Yes	No	No	No	(435) 673-4110	1,114	57	19.5	36.2%	848 (76.1%)	7 (0.6%)	182 (16.3%)	4 (0.4%)	13 (1.2%)	15 (1.3%)	45 (4.0%)								(n/a)	60.0		37.1		52.3		53.2	37.8	66.6	48.3	50.0	52.6	36.1	32.1	33.7	10.8	31.3	43.0	45.3	57.2	56.3	51.2	63.0	$5,989	$475	$5,514

Frequently Asked Questions about Crimson Cliffs Middle

How many students attend Crimson Cliffs Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 924 students attended Crimson Cliffs Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Crimson Cliffs Middle?

Students at Crimson Cliffs Middle are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Crimson Cliffs Middle in?

Washington District

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