South Mesa Elementary

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South Mesa Elementary ranks 94 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Mesa Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint George, Utah, serving 565 students in grades K-5 and part of the Washington District, which is ranked 35 out of 98 districts in the state.

South Mesa Elementary consistently outperforms the Washington District and the state of Utah in RISE test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 70.1% of 3rd graders, 58% of 4th graders, and 60.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 49.4%, 45%, and 51.9%, respectively. Similarly, in mathematics, 77.3% of 3rd graders, 60% of 4th graders, and 55.9% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to the district averages of 51.3%, 52.1%, and 45.9%. The school has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it provides a high-quality education and effectively prepares its students for academic success.

Compared to nearby schools, Horizon School, Heritage School, and Bloomington Hills School, South Mesa Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 11.5% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting it serves a relatively affluent student population. This socioeconomic difference may be a factor in the school's strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

2969 S 3300 East
Saint George, UT 84790

(435) 634-7030

District: Washington District

SchoolDigger Rank:
94^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 22.3

Number of students: 593

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.7%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Pacific Islander:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Mesa Elementary ranks better than 83.2% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.44. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Mesa Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Mesa Elementary 94^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See South Mesa Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Washington District:

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

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Rank History for South Mesa Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Mesa Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	75.40	117^th	551	78.8%
2023	73.69	127^th	561	77.4%
2024	79.44	94^th	561	83.2%

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Rank History for White students at South Mesa Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	60.22	163^rd	435	62.5%
2023	63.17	143^rd	428	66.6%
2024	65.47	136^th	429	68.3%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	415	7	2	12	2	1	6	445
2022	494	9	3	16	4	7	4	537
2023	508	6	3	31	5	6	6	565
2024	526	6	1	43	5	7	5	593

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

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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 Mesa Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	445	n/a	n/a	11.5
2022	537	22.7	23.5	8.8
2023	565	27.5	20.5	11.5
2024	593	26.5	22.3	12

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 Mesa Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	445	n/a	n/a	11.5
2022	537	22.7	23.5	8.8
2023	565	27.5	20.5	11.5
2024	593	26.5	22.3	12

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.

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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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Mesa Elementary	Public	K-5	2969 S 3300 East	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 634-7030	593	27	22.3	12.0%	526 (88.7%)	6 (1.0%)	43 (7.3%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	7 (1.2%)	5 (0.8%)	79.4	94^th of 561 public elementary schools	83.2%		73.7	127^th of 561 public elementary schools	77.4%	33	70.1	58.0	60.2			77.3	60.0	55.9			63.0	55.4
George Washington Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2277 S 3000 E	St George	84790	Washington County	George Washington Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(435) 673-2232	995	47	21.3	23.0%	746 (75.0%)	3 (0.3%)	152 (15.3%)	25 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.9%)	60 (6.0%)	70.1	159^th of 561 public elementary schools	71.7%		82.7	83^rd of 561 public elementary schools	85.2%	76	62.6	54.3	55.3	57.6	74.7	64.9	56.6	53.1	16.0	67.8	65.9	64.1	67.3	75.6	$5,339	$247	$5,093
Little Valley School	Public	PK, KG-5	2330 E Horseman Park Dr (3000	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 652-4771	622	32	19.7	9.5%	570 (91.6%)	3 (0.5%)	36 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.1%)	74.7	128^th of 561 public elementary schools	77.2%		75.7	120^th of 561 public elementary schools	78.6%	8	56.2	51.4	57.9			57.7	64.1	55.9			62.5	64.2			$6,926	$562	$6,364
Crimson View School	Public	PK, KG-5	2835 East 2000 South	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 634-7000	551	28	20.0	14.5%	475 (86.2%)	2 (0.4%)	52 (9.4%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.7%)	95	11^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.0%		96	7^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.8%	4	68.9	68.9	75.5			79.5	75.5	77.2			79.6	81.0			$7,087	$603	$6,484
Majestic Fields School	Public	PK, KG-5	675 East Majestic Dr.	Washington	84780	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 634-7005	713	33	21.6	12.6%	637 (89.3%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (5.8%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.1%)	17 (2.4%)								(n/a)															$5,907	$461	$5,446
Washington Preschool	Public	PK	951 Brigham Rd	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 652-4709	532	17	31.2	47.2%	339 (63.7%)	3 (0.6%)	128 (24.1%)	11 (2.1%)	8 (1.5%)	15 (2.8%)	28 (5.3%)								(n/a)
Riverside School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2500 S Harvest Lane	Washington	84780	Washington County	Washington District	No	Yes	No	No	(435) 652-4760	628	32	19.9	27.9%	536 (85.4%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.3%)	15 (2.4%)	28 (4.5%)	68.2	170^th of 561 public elementary schools	69.7%		58.9	227^th of 561 public elementary schools	59.5%	57	57.5	52.6	59.0			54.7	60.6	52.6			44.0	63.5			$7,225	$620	$6,605
Southern Utah School of the Deaf	Public	PK, KG-2	919 East Brigham Road	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	No	No	No	(801) 431-5103	9	10	.8	33.3%	5 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)								(n/a)
Bloomington Hills School	Public	PK, KG-5	919 E Brigham Rd	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 674-6495	491	25	19.7	48.7%	376 (76.6%)	4 (0.8%)	64 (13.0%)	5 (1.0%)	5 (1.0%)	11 (2.2%)	26 (5.3%)	50.9	286^th of 561 public elementary schools	49.0%		59.1	224^th of 561 public elementary schools	60.1%	62	50.0	44.6	46.5			50.0	47.6	44.2			48.2	50.0			$7,324	$564	$6,760
Horizon School	Public	PK, KG-5	1970 S Arabian Way	Washington	84780	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 652-4781	579	29	19.9	25.6%	497 (85.8%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.4%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.2%)	16 (2.8%)	80.3	90^th of 561 public elementary schools	84.0%		86.9	48^th of 561 public elementary schools	91.4%	42	55.9	56.2	62.1			71.0	57.7	62.9			59.6	75.0			$6,988	$589	$6,399

Frequently Asked Questions about South Mesa Elementary

How many students attend South Mesa Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 593 students attended South Mesa Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of South Mesa Elementary?

Students at South Mesa Elementary are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.

Is South Mesa Elementary a good school?

South Mesa Elementary ranks 94^th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is South Mesa Elementary in?

Washington District

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