Serving 1,157 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dry Creek School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 1,157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dry Creek School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dry Creek School's student population of 1,157 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
1,157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Dry Creek School ranks within the top 10% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dry Creek School is 0.36, which is less 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
#71 out of 957 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
79%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Alpine School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dry Creek School's ranking?
Dry Creek School is ranked #71 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Dry Creek School?
1,157 students attend Dry Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Dry Creek School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dry Creek School?
Dry Creek School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dry Creek School offer ?
Dry Creek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dry Creek School part of?
Dry Creek School is part of Alpine School District.
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