Summary:
Elementary schools in ZIP code 84720 include four public schools serving kindergarten through Grade 5 in the Iron District, with 2,357 students enrolled overall. The schools are similar in size, ranging from 545 to 636 students, but their academic results differ considerably. As a group, the district ranks around the middle of Utah districts, while individual school performance ranges from well above average to a significant area of concern.
Iron Springs School is the strongest-performing school locally, ranking in the 66th statewide percentile and earning three stars. It leads the area in mathematics and science, including especially strong Grade 5 results. Cedar South School ranks second and is the most encouraging upward-trend story, improving to the 57th percentile in 2025–26. It also posted solid mathematics and science results. Cedar North School has improved steadily to the 49th percentile, with notable Grade 4 performance, but its high chronic absenteeism and weaker Grade 5 results deserve attention.
Cedar East School is the primary concern among the four schools. It ranked in the 25th percentile, earned one star, and had an overall proficiency average far below the other schools. Its Grade 5 mathematics, ELA, and science results were particularly weak, and both mathematics and science declined from the previous year. Cedar East also serves a larger share of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals, an important planning context but not an explanation by itself. For families comparing options, Iron Springs offers the strongest overall results, Cedar South shows positive momentum, Cedar North is mixed but improving, and Cedar East warrants the closest review of instructional programs and student supports.
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