Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blanding School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blanding School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Blanding School's student population of 509 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
509 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Blanding School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blanding School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#510 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
36%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
51%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
San Juan School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blanding School's ranking?
Blanding School is ranked #510 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Blanding School?
509 students attend Blanding School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Blanding School students are White, 36% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blanding School?
Blanding School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Blanding School offer ?
Blanding School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blanding School part of?
Blanding School is part of San Juan School District.
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