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Panguitch Middle

75 S 400 E, PANGUITCH, UT 84759Garfield District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
72
Students
Total enrolled
$14,710
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
64/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 27% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 72 students in grades 07–08 in PANGUITCH, Utah.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,710 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 64th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Panguitch Middle is a small middle in PANGUITCH, Utah, serving grades 07–08 with 72 students. The district invests $14,710 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 64/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at Panguitch Middle

72
Total Students
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
31%
Free Lunch
5
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution35 male · 37 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility31%
National avg 52% · 22 students
Student Composition
88%
8%
White88%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490030000712

Academic Outcomes at Panguitch Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
64
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 64th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 100th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84759

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,710Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,710
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,472
Student Support$2,795
Administration$1,765
Operations$2,206
Other$1,471
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,710 spent per student, an estimated $6,516 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
29%
State government
61.4%
Local (property tax)
29.3%
Federal programs
9.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (64/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Garfield OnlinePanguitch SchoolBryce Valley SchoolEscalante School
+2 more
↓
High School
Panguitch HighBryce Valley HighEscalante High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyGarfield County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGarfield District →
Phone: (435)676-8225
NCES ID: 490030000712
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PANGUITCH seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a high-opportunity neighborhood and strong long-term outcomes for children. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Garfield District
Elem
Garfield Online
329 students · KG–06
● 64 opp22% FRL
Elem
Panguitch School
238 students · PK–06
● 64 opp42% FRL
Elem
Bryce Valley School
167 students · PK–06
● 55 opp54% FRL
High
Panguitch High
159 students · 09–12
● 64 opp20% FRL
High
Bryce Valley High
134 students · 07–12
● 55 opp37% FRL
Elem
Escalante School
107 students · PK–06
● 55 opp51% FRL
High
Escalante High
74 students · 07–12
● 55 opp36% FRL
Elem
Boulder School
17 students · PK–06
● 55 opp65% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
75 S 400 E, PANGUITCH, UT 84759
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.