Serving 706 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hurricane 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 32% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Hurricane School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hurricane School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Hurricane School?
706 students attend Hurricane School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hurricane School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hurricane School?
Hurricane School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Hurricane School offer ?
Hurricane School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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