Summary
Maeser School is a K–5 elementary school in Vernal, Utah, serving 473 students in the Uintah District. The district ranks 33rd out of 92 Utah districts, while Maeser ranks much higher among individual schools: 39th of 563 statewide in 2025–2026, placing it in the 93rd percentile and earning a five-star rating. Maeser’s ranking has improved substantially from the 48th percentile in 2021–2022, suggesting that its recent results reflect sustained progress rather than a single strong year.
Academic performance is a major strength. Maeser exceeded district and state proficiency rates in every reported 2025–2026 subject and grade. Mathematics stands out, with 82.1% of third graders, 73.8% of fourth graders, and 63.1% of fifth graders proficient. Results were also strong in English language arts and science, including 70.2% proficiency in third-grade ELA and 72.3% in fourth-grade science. Compared with nearby schools, Maeser ranks ahead of Discovery School, Naples School, Davis School, and Ashley School in statewide rankings. Discovery is the closest academic competitor, particularly in fifth-grade ELA and science. Lapoint School reports some results as ranges, making exact comparisons difficult.
One important concern is attendance. Maeser’s chronic absenteeism rate was 56.1% in 2024–2025, well above Utah’s 23.8% statewide rate, although lower than most nearby traditional schools. The rate also rose from 38.4% the previous year, so families may want to ask how the school is addressing attendance and supporting consistent learning. Maeser’s student-teacher ratio of 22.0 is typical for larger nearby schools, and its free/reduced-price lunch rate of 30.66% is among the lowest in the local comparison group. Overall, Maeser offers unusually strong and improving academic results, especially in mathematics, while attendance is the main issue to monitor.
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