Serving 38 students in grades 6-8, Minersville School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Minersville School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 975 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
82%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minersville School's ranking?
Minersville School is ranked #14 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Minersville School?
38 students attend Minersville School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Minersville School students are White, and 18% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minersville School?
Minersville School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Minersville School offer ?
Minersville School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Minersville School part of?
Minersville School is part of Beaver School District.
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