Summary:
The city of Blanding, Utah is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Blanding School (an elementary school), San Juan High (a high school), and Albert R. Lyman Middle (a middle school). These schools face significant challenges, including high poverty levels, racial disparities, and declining academic performance, but also show some bright spots in their academic achievements.
San Juan District schools in Blanding have extremely high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a high level of poverty in the community. The schools also have a significant Native American student population, ranging from 35.4% to 41.07% of the student body. Academically, Blanding School stands out with relatively strong 5th-grade test scores, particularly in Science, while San Juan High performs better than the district average on 10th-grade tests, but still lags behind the state averages.
The high student-teacher ratios at Blanding School and San Juan High suggest that these schools may be underfunded or understaffed compared to other schools in the district. Additionally, the statewide school ranking history shows a downward trend for all three schools, with their rankings dropping over the past three years. Addressing the resource allocation and funding issues could be crucial in improving the overall educational outcomes for the Blanding community.
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