Summary:
The 84761 zip code area is home to two schools - Parowan School, an elementary school, and Parowan High, a high school. Both schools are part of the Iron District. While Parowan High consistently ranks among the top 25-40 high schools in Utah, Parowan Elementary has more mixed performance, with some grades excelling and others lagging behind district and state averages.
Parowan High stands out with its strong academic performance, earning 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger in recent years. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 65.6% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 55.9% proficient or better in Science. Additionally, Parowan High maintains an 88.8% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. In contrast, Parowan Elementary, while still performing reasonably well, is ranked in the middle of Utah elementary schools and has more varied test scores across different grades.
The data also reveals some key differences between the two schools. Parowan High spends more per student ($11,490) compared to Parowan Elementary ($8,990), which may contribute to its stronger academic outcomes. However, Parowan Elementary has a higher rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (50.84%) compared to Parowan High (34%), suggesting a lower-income student population that may face additional challenges. Both schools also struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, an area that may require targeted interventions to address.
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