Summary:
The city of St. George, Utah is home to 20 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 5 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, all part of the Washington District. The district is ranked 35 out of 98 in Utah and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Several schools stand out in the district, including George Washington Academy, a public charter elementary/middle school that ranks 159 out of 561 Utah elementary schools and has a 4-star rating. The school's students perform significantly above state and district averages in core subjects. Another high performer is Success DSU, a public charter high school that ranks 19 out of 138 Utah high schools and also has a 4-star rating, with exceptional test scores. Crimson View School, an elementary school, is the top performer, ranking 11 out of 561 Utah elementary schools and earning a rare 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across the schools in St. George. While some schools excel, others struggle to meet state and district standards. There also appears to be a relationship between socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch rates, and academic performance, with higher-poverty schools tending to have lower test scores. The district includes a mix of traditional public schools, public charter schools, and alternative schools, each with unique characteristics and performance profiles.
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