Fiddlers Canyon School

Summary:

Fiddlers Canyon School is an elementary school in Cedar City, Utah, serving 544 students in grades K-5. This school is part of the Iron District, which is ranked 31 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fiddlers Canyon School consistently outperforms the Iron District and Utah state averages in RISE test scores, particularly in mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 153 out of 561 Utah elementary schools and earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. For example, 77.1% of 4th-grade students at Fiddlers Canyon School were proficient or better in RISE Mathematics, compared to 53.8% in the Iron District and 49.9% statewide. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school's low-income students have performed exceptionally well, ranking 7th out of 162 Utah elementary schools for this subgroup.

Fiddlers Canyon School outperforms many nearby schools in the Iron District, including Parowan School, Iron Springs School, and Enoch School, in both academic achievement and socioeconomic diversity. The school has also shown a consistent trend of improvement in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over the past several years, climbing from 311 out of 559 Utah elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 153 out of 561 in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public K-5

 475 E 1935 N
       Cedar City, UT  84721


(435) 586-2860

District: Iron District

SchoolDigger Rank:
153rd of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,865 Help


Students who attend Fiddlers Canyon School usually attend:

Middle:    Cedar Middle
High:    Cedar City High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.5 Help
Number of students:  544

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.0%
Hispanic:
11.0%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fiddlers Canyon School ranks better than 72.7% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Iron District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80%), Hispanic (11%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fiddlers Canyon School is 20.5, which is the 4th best among 8 elementary schools in the Iron District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fiddlers Canyon School is $7,865. 5 elementary schools in the Iron District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fiddlers Canyon School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fiddlers Canyon School 153rd of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Fiddlers Canyon School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Iron District:

SchoolDigger ranks Iron District 31st of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fiddlers Canyon School

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Rank History for all students at Fiddlers Canyon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 81.55 43rd 498 91.4%
2009 84.29 31st 509 93.9%
2010 80.50 51st 518 90.2%
2011 78.81 78th 563 86.1%
2012 74.73 115th 579 80.1%
2013 72.50 141st 576 75.5%
2014 64.26 166th 509 67.4%
2015 61.23 210th 537 60.9%
2016 58.17 227th 533 57.4%
2017 58.17 221st 526 58.0%
2018 66.11 173rd 528 67.2%
2019 62.66 211th 572 63.1%
2021 47.34 311th 559 44.4%
2022 59.54 222nd 551 59.7%
2023 76.37 117th 561 79.1%
2024 71.03 153rd 561 72.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fiddlers Canyon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.17 65th 111 41.4%
2023 96.89 2nd 132 98.5%
2024 93.69 7th 162 95.7%
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Rank History for White students at Fiddlers Canyon School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 52.23 211th 435 51.5%
2023 71.79 103rd 428 75.9%
2024 58.63 171st 429 60.1%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Fiddlers Canyon School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 274 0 5 11 4 n/a n/a 0 294
1989 279 0 4 10 4 n/a n/a 0 297
1990 280 0 4 11 2 n/a n/a 0 297
1991 301 0 5 6 5 n/a n/a 0 317
1992 310 2 5 9 4 n/a n/a 0 330
1993 330 0 5 5 5 n/a n/a 0 345
1994 314 2 5 8 9 n/a n/a 0 338
1995 346 3 1 8 14 n/a n/a 0 372
1996 346 3 1 8 14 n/a n/a 0 372
1997 384 2 2 10 15 n/a n/a 0 413
1998 370 0 3 11 11 n/a n/a 0 395
1999 399 2 6 16 19 n/a n/a 0 442
2000 390 1 4 17 14 n/a n/a 0 426
2001 401 5 4 19 16 n/a n/a 0 445
2002 437 9 6 18 16 n/a n/a 0 486
2003 437 9 6 18 16 n/a n/a 0 486
2004 464 8 8 21 20 n/a n/a 0 521
2005 472 6 8 24 26 n/a n/a 0 536
2006 510 5 10 33 32 n/a n/a 0 590
2007 494 6 11 41 30 n/a n/a 0 582
2008 500 4 10 36 26 n/a n/a 1 577
2009 455 2 8 45 25 n/a n/a 1 536
2010 379 1 5 34 19 n/a n/a 102 540
2011 420 1 0 44 12 6 17 0 500
2012 471 1 1 38 15 5 16 0 547
2013 440 3 1 46 19 1 13 0 523
2014 445 1 3 49 16 1 13 0 528
2015 445 3 5 49 24 5 20 0 551
2016 477 3 2 44 28 0 14 0 568
2017 440 2 4 57 22 1 17 0 543
2018 438 4 5 68 20 1 25 0 561
2019 405 4 3 68 22 2 24 0 528
2020 419 1 2 73 23 4 20 0 542
2021 438 1 1 63 20 1 21 0 545
2022 445 2 2 72 14 2 28 0 565
2023 435 4 2 60 12 2 29 0 544

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fiddlers Canyon School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 294 14.4 20.4 n/a
1989 297 13.4 22.1 n/a
1990 297 12.8 23.2 18.2
1991 317 11.8 26.8 23
1992 330 14.0 23.5 23.3
1993 345 14.0 24.6 22.6
1994 338 14.0 24.1 23.1
1995 372 15.5 24.0 19.9
1996 372 15.5 24.0 19.9
1997 413 17.5 23.6 19.4
1998 395 18.0 21.9 28.6
1999 442 18.0 24.6 37.6
2000 426 20.0 21.3 35.4
2001 445 20.0 22.3 36.9
2002 486 20.5 23.7 37.9
2003 486 20.5 23.7 37.9
2004 521 20.0 26.1 38
2005 536 22.5 23.8 37.1
2006 590 26.0 22.7 35.9
2007 582 27.0 21.6 99.5
2008 577 24.0 24.0 38
2009 536 5.5 19.9 28.8
2010 540 22.5 24.0 65.1
2011 500 22.5 22.2 48.6
2012 547 22.9 23.8 55
2013 523 22.5 23.2 81.6
2014 528 21.9 24.0 53.4
2015 551 n/a n/a 50.3
2016 568 n/a n/a 47.5
2017 543 21.9 24.7 53.4
2018 561 n/a n/a 52.8
2019 528 25.0 21.1 50
2020 542 25.9 20.9 50.6
2021 545 n/a n/a 49.4
2022 565 26.4 21.3 44.4
2023 544 26.5 20.5 51.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fiddlers Canyon School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 294 14.4 20.4 n/a
1989 297 13.4 22.1 n/a
1990 297 12.8 23.2 18.2
1991 317 11.8 26.8 23
1992 330 14.0 23.5 23.3
1993 345 14.0 24.6 22.6
1994 338 14.0 24.1 23.1
1995 372 15.5 24.0 19.9
1996 372 15.5 24.0 19.9
1997 413 17.5 23.6 19.4
1998 395 18.0 21.9 28.6
1999 442 18.0 24.6 37.6
2000 426 20.0 21.3 35.4
2001 445 20.0 22.3 36.9
2002 486 20.5 23.7 37.9
2003 486 20.5 23.7 37.9
2004 521 20.0 26.1 38
2005 536 22.5 23.8 37.1
2006 590 26.0 22.7 35.9
2007 582 27.0 21.6 99.5
2008 577 24.0 24.0 38
2009 536 5.5 19.9 28.8
2010 540 22.5 24.0 65.1
2011 500 22.5 22.2 48.6
2012 547 22.9 23.8 55
2013 523 22.5 23.2 81.6
2014 528 21.9 24.0 53.4
2015 551 n/a n/a 50.3
2016 568 n/a n/a 47.5
2017 543 21.9 24.7 53.4
2018 561 n/a n/a 52.8
2019 528 25.0 21.1 50
2020 542 25.9 20.9 50.6
2021 545 n/a n/a 49.4
2022 565 26.4 21.3 44.4
2023 544 26.5 20.5 51.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fiddlers Canyon School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $517 (6.6%) $7,348 (93.4%) $7,865

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fiddlers Canyon School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 211th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 117th of 561 Elementary schools
 16%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fiddlers Canyon School)43.554.1
 10.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iron District)43.747.6
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fiddlers Canyon School)35.663.3
 27.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iron District)45.947.6
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fiddlers Canyon School)47.751.7
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iron District)52.647.3
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fiddlers Canyon School)63.164
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iron District)61.454.4
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Fiddlers Canyon School)61.564
 2.5%
   4th Grade Science (Iron District)59.449.9
 9.5%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fiddlers Canyon School)5159.4
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iron District)46.448.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fiddlers Canyon School)64.652.1
 12.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iron District)53.144.9
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Fiddlers Canyon School)69.868.9
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Iron District)57.952.1
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students528544
 3%
African American44
American Indian2212
 45.5%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic6860
 11.8%
Pacific Islander22
White405435
 7.4%
Two or More Races2429
 20.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50%51.5%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fiddlers Canyon School

Fiddlers Canyon School ranks 153rd of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Fiddlers Canyon School are 80% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Students who attend Fiddlers Canyon School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cedar Middle
High : Cedar City High

In the 2022-23 school year, 544 students attended Fiddlers Canyon School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

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