Summary:
ZIP code 84036 has three public schools serving students from prekindergarten through 12th grade in a relatively compact system operated by South Summit District: South Summit School for PK–4, South Summit Middle for grades 5–8, and South Summit High for grades 9–12. Together, they enroll about 1,457 students, with roughly 475–500 students at each level.
For parents comparing the schools, South Summit High currently has the strongest overall position: it ranks 69th of 139 Utah high schools, holds a three-star rating, and improved substantially from the prior year. Its graduation rate is 89.5%, close to the state average, while its dropout rate is slightly better than state and district rates. The high school is especially strong in mathematics and in 10th-grade English language arts and science. South Summit School stands out for mathematics, with third- and fourth-grade results above state averages, and it has shown encouraging improvement in fourth-grade math and science. However, elementary English language arts and science remain areas for growth.
South Summit Middle has the area’s most exceptional attendance, with only 1.4% chronic absenteeism compared with 23.8% statewide. Its academic results are more uneven: eighth-grade math and science are strong, while seventh grade is a clear concern because English, math, and science scores all trail state results. Across the system, mathematics is generally the strongest subject, while literacy is more consistently below state levels. Parents may want to pay particular attention to elementary reading support, middle-school seventh-grade performance, and 10th-grade math. Overall, the schools offer stable enrollment and some notable strengths, but performance varies considerably by grade and subject.
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