Summary
South Weber School is an elementary school in South Weber, Utah, serving 853 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Davis School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms state and district averages on RISE assessments across all grade levels and subject areas, with 65.8% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics compared to 52% for the district and 48.6% for the state.
However, South Weber School has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 13% in 2020-2021 to 25.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and a concern the school should address. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 8.96% to 10.55%, significantly lower than nearby Weber District schools, which have rates ranging from 24.53% to 57.05%. South Weber School also has a higher student-teacher ratio, ranging from 26.2 to 28.9 students per teacher, compared to the Davis District (21.2 to 22.5) and Weber District (17.8 to 21.7) schools.
Despite the higher student-teacher ratio, South Weber School's test scores consistently outperform the nearby schools in the Davis and Weber Districts, suggesting that factors beyond just student-teacher ratio, such as school leadership, curriculum, and teaching quality, may be contributing to the academic success of this school. The school's demographic differences, with a more affluent student population, may also play a role in its higher academic performance. As South Weber School addresses the rising chronic absenteeism rates, it could provide valuable insights for other schools in the region seeking to replicate its academic achievements.
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