A
Very Good
85/100

Cedar South School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 499 W 400 S, Cedar City, UT 84720
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 55th percentile in Utah
Growth
A
Students gain 1.16 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 81st percentile
Resources
C
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Utah schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

85
Repit Score
out of 100
552
Students
enrolled
22.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$9K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%55/1000.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%81/100Students gain 1.16 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.25 in 2009–19; 79th percentile in Utah (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%58/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Utah schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +7 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Utah. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency36% (−5 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency38% (+0 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Utah state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%42%reading -13 pts, math -13 pts19th percentile (list)
Low-income15%15%reading -14 pts, math -18 pts4th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 499 W 400 S
City Cedar City
ZIP Code 84720
District 4900390
NCES School ID 490039000282
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 84720

Understanding the community around Cedar South School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $60,585
Per Capita Income $27,340
Poverty Rate 8.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.8%
High School or Higher 94.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $320,800
Median Rent $864
Owner-Occupied 64.5%
Renter-Occupied 35.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cedar South School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 80.4%
Hispanic/Latino 9.1%
American Indian 3.1%
Pacific Islander 2.7%
Black 1.3%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More Races 1.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 552
Teachers (FTE) 24.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cedar South School?
Cedar South School has a Repit School Score of 85 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Cedar South School?
Cedar South School has 552 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.5:1.
What grades does Cedar South School serve?
Cedar South School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cedar South School receive per student?
Cedar South School receives $8,861 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cedar South School in 84720 ▼
Avg Home Value
$434,397
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,466
1-Year Change
+3.7%
% Renters
35.5%

Other Schools in 84720

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026