Emery District, UT - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Emery District

Emery District serves a rural expanse of east-central Utah, covering the small towns of Castle Dale, Ferron, Huntington, Green River, and Elmo. The district provides education from prekindergarten through twelfth grade through multiple elementary schools, a couple of middle schools, and a couple of high schools. Its student population is modest, and enrollment has been stable in recent years, according to publicly reported figures. The district is the only public school system in Emery County, so there are no nearby districts within the county for direct comparison on spending or test scores.

Housing in the district is notably more affordable than the statewide median. Typical home values sit well below the national figure, and prices have risen at a moderate pace over the past year. Values vary across the district’s towns, but overall the area remains a relatively low-cost place to live. Rent data was not available. The local unemployment rate has tracked close to the national average, reflecting a stable if modest economic base historically tied to mining and agriculture.

The student body is predominantly white, with a small Hispanic population and very small shares of other racial and ethnic groups. Information on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals was not reported, so a family interested in the economic makeup of the schools should ask the district directly. Data on special education identification and English learner status was also absent from the material reviewed.

Academically, the most recent state assessments for grades three through eight show a little under half of students meeting the proficiency standard in math, a smaller portion meeting it in English language arts, and about half in science. These results are moderate. The state uses the RISE assessment for these grades. No high school testing data was included in the available records, and no graduation rate was reported either. A parent may want to follow up with the district on how high school students perform on end-of-course exams and what share complete their diplomas on time.

Other key indicators were missing: chronic absenteeism rates, discipline incidents, staff-to-student ratios, and course access information were not provided. Without these elements, it is difficult to fully assess the day-to-day environment in the district’s schools. No data on advanced coursework, career and technical programs, or dual-enrollment offerings was available, so families interested in those pathways should contact the district directly.

Publicly reported, the district has not pursued major bond issues, referendums, or property tax increases in recent years. Instead, it has directed existing budgets toward technology and facility upgrades, maintaining stable educational programming without large shifts in tax burden. This means families can expect a consistent tax picture and a steady set of programs, though the absence of recent capital campaigns also suggests the district’s facilities may be older and maintained through incremental improvements.

The district’s schools are spread across the county. Elementary schools include Book Cliff, Castle Dale, Cleveland, Cottonwood, Ferron, and Huntington. Canyon View Middle School and San Rafael Middle School serve the intermediate grades, while Emery High and Green River High serve high school students. The geographic spread means that commute times for families living at the edges of the district could be significant, though the data did not include bus routes or drive times.

Emery District offers a rural, affordable setting with a stable administrative approach. Families who value conventional public schooling in a small-town context may find it a comfortable fit. Those who place a high priority on strong academic performance on state tests would do well to ask about the district’s improvement strategies and to seek out the missing high school outcome data.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,182

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 10%

Black 0%

White 88%

Asian 0%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

Math

Gr 3

48%

—

Gr 4

58%

—

Gr 5

53%

—

Gr 6

12%

—

Gr 7

31%

—

Gr 8

27%

—

Gr 38

39%

—

Science

Gr 4

50%

—

Gr 5

50%

—

Gr 6

31%

—

Gr 7

30%

—

Gr 8

24%

—

Gr 38

37%

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Schools in this District

10 schools are officially reported under this district.

Book Cliff School

Canyon View Middle School

San Rafael Middle School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

44%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

39%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

50%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$288,507

Year-over-year change+8.4%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$256K to $335K

vs. state typical0.53x

vs. national typical0.78x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
84525	Elmo	$256K	+8.3%	36.0%
84528	Huntington	$298K	+7.8%	22.3%
84537	Castle Dale	$295K	+5.7%	11.3%
84523	Ferron	$325K	+11.9%	10.6%
84518	Elmo	$335K	+10.5%	6.0%
84521	Elmo	$333K	+8.8%	4.6%
84513	Castle Dale	$305K	+5.2%	1.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,456/mo

Home price / national median income3.5x

Comparison

State typical home value$540,993 (+1.6% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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