South Mesa Elementary

Summary:

South Mesa Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint George, Utah, serving 565 students in grades K-5 and part of the Washington District, which is ranked 35 out of 98 districts in the state.

South Mesa Elementary consistently outperforms the Washington District and the state of Utah in RISE test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 70.1% of 3rd graders, 58% of 4th graders, and 60.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 49.4%, 45%, and 51.9%, respectively. Similarly, in mathematics, 77.3% of 3rd graders, 60% of 4th graders, and 55.9% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to the district averages of 51.3%, 52.1%, and 45.9%. The school has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it provides a high-quality education and effectively prepares its students for academic success.

Compared to nearby schools, Horizon School, Heritage School, and Bloomington Hills School, South Mesa Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 11.5% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting it serves a relatively affluent student population. This socioeconomic difference may be a factor in the school's strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2969 S 3300 East
       Saint George, UT  84790


(435) 634-7030

District: Washington District

SchoolDigger Rank:
94th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  20.5 Help
Number of students:  565

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.9%
Hispanic:
5.5%
African American:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.5% Help


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Compare Details South Mesa Elementary ranks better than 83.2% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.44. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Mesa Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Mesa Elementary 94th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See South Mesa Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Washington District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington District 35th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Mesa Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.40 117th 551 78.8%
2023 73.69 127th 561 77.4%
2024 79.44 94th 561 83.2%
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Rank History for White students at South Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.22 163rd 435 62.5%
2023 63.17 143rd 428 66.6%
2024 65.47 136th 429 68.3%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for South Mesa Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 415 7 2 12 2 1 6 0 445
2022 494 9 3 16 4 7 4 0 537
2023 508 6 3 31 5 6 6 0 565

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Mesa Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 445 n/a n/a 11.5
2022 537 22.7 23.5 8.8
2023 565 27.5 20.5 11.5

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 South Mesa Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 445 n/a n/a 11.5
2022 537 22.7 23.5 8.8
2023 565 27.5 20.5 11.5

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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South Mesa Elementary ranks 94th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 565 students attended South Mesa Elementary.

Students at South Mesa Elementary are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.


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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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