Best Public Schools in Ferron, UT

The city of Ferron, Utah is home to two schools: Ferron School, an elementary school serving grades PK-5, and San Rafael Middle School, serving grades 6-8. The data indicates that Ferron School is a standout performer in the area, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Utah and outperforming the Emery District and state on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism. In contrast, San Rafael Middle School appears to be struggling, with consistently low rankings among Utah middle schools and test scores that are generally below the district and state averages.

Ferron School has an enrollment of 228 students and a student-teacher ratio of 22.5. The school's test scores are significantly above the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. For example, 80.5% of 4th graders at Ferron School are proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 63.8% in the district and 49.6% statewide. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 23.8% compared to the district average. In contrast, San Rafael Middle School has an enrollment of 218 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.2. The school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, especially in mathematics, with only 21.2% of 6th graders proficient or better compared to 20.3% in the district and 36.4% statewide.

The high free/reduced lunch rates at both schools, over 50% at Ferron School and nearly 50% at San Rafael Middle School, suggest that the Ferron area has a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the spending per student is higher at Ferron School ($12,158) compared to San Rafael Middle School ($11,625), which could contribute to the school's stronger academic outcomes.