The Valley School in Orderville, Utah was built in 1935–36, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It is a yellow brick building, built as a ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Works Administration project.
Serving 168 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Valley School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Valley School's student population of 168 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Valley School ranks within the top 30% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 957 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
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 is Valley School's ranking?
Valley School is ranked #256 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Valley School?
168 students attend Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Valley School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley School?
Valley School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valley School offer ?
Valley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Valley School part of?
Valley School is part of Kane School District.
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