Summary:
The city of Santaquin, Utah is home to 4 elementary schools, including 3 public schools (Apple Valley School, Santaquin School, and Orchard Hills School) and 1 public charter school (C.S. Lewis Academy). The data reveals that Santaquin School stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, ranking 303 out of 547 Utah elementary schools and consistently performing above the Nebo District and state averages in math and science proficiency.
Orchard Hills School also demonstrates strong performance, particularly in math proficiency, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade scores exceeding the district and state averages. However, the Santaquin public schools generally perform below the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Science proficiency, suggesting room for improvement. Notably, C.S. Lewis Academy, the public charter school, lags significantly behind the other Santaquin schools and the state in math proficiency.
Across all Santaquin schools, there is a concerning high rate of chronic absenteeism at 23.8%, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. Additionally, the higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at C.S. Lewis Academy suggests a more economically disadvantaged student population, which could contribute to the school's lower academic performance. Overall, the data provides valuable insights into the performance and characteristics of the schools in Santaquin, Utah, highlighting areas of strength and opportunities for improvement to support student success.
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