Summary:
The city of Roosevelt, Utah is home to 7 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all of which are part of the Duchesne District. This district is ranked 71 out of 93 districts in Utah and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating a need for improvement across the district.
While the majority of schools in Roosevelt perform below state averages on standardized tests, a few stand out as potential bright spots. Kings Peak School, an elementary school, is the highest-ranked in the district, ranking 324 out of 547 Utah elementary schools and receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. It has relatively strong test scores, with 43.3% of 3rd graders proficient or better in RISE Mathematics, and 51.4% of 4th graders proficient or better in RISE Science. Another elementary school, Centennial School, has a lower ranking but a higher percentage of students proficient or better in RISE Mathematics and Science compared to the district and state averages.
Across the district, there are concerns about chronic absenteeism, which stands at 23.8% for all schools, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, there are disparities in funding and resources, with spending per student ranging from $7,515 at Kings Peak School to $11,453 at Eagle View School, and student-teacher ratios varying from 16.6 at Eagle View School to 25 at Union High School. These factors likely contribute to the overall low academic performance seen across the district and highlight the need for the Duchesne District to address systemic issues to improve educational outcomes for students in Roosevelt, Utah.
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