Serving 10 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, La Sal School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Sal School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
La Sal School's student population of 10 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Sal School is 0.46, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
70%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
50%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% UT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% UT state average).
How many students attend La Sal School?
10 students attend La Sal School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of La Sal School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Sal School?
La Sal School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Sal School offer ?
La Sal School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is La Sal School part of?
La Sal School is part of San Juan School District.
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