The top reported proficiency rate is 47% in English language arts. The lowest is 45% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Creekview School
Creekview School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Price, Utah, as part of the Carbon District. It is one of two public elementary schools in the city, sitting alongside Castle Heights Elementary at the lower grade levels. The school itself is located on the west side of town, a short distance from the downtown core and the broader civic and commercial life that Price offers as the county seat of Carbon County.
The student body at Creekview is predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic students and very small numbers of students from other racial and ethnic backgrounds. Just under half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a meaningful indicator that a substantial share of families in the attendance zone face economic pressures. The enrollment is moderate in size for an elementary school serving this grade span, with a fairly even distribution across the kindergarten through fifth-grade classrooms and a smaller pre-kindergarten group.
State testing results are available for reading, math, and science across the third through fifth grade levels assessed. In each subject, Creekview’s proficiency rates cluster in the mid-forties range, meaning that roughly half of the tested students meet the state’s benchmark for grade-level performance. That places Creekview in a range where a parent might want to look further into whether the school’s academic approach aligns with their child’s needs; the results suggest that while many students are achieving at grade level, there is also a substantial portion who are not. When compared with other school districts within Carbon County, Creekview’s overall proficiency across subjects sits above the midpoint of the range. There are only two districts in the county for comparison, so the context is narrow, but among them Creekview is on the higher side.
Creekview is a traditional public school, not a charter or magnet. Its grade band means it does not serve high school students, so there is no graduation rate to consider. The district itself, Carbon District, covers the broader county area, and parent-relevant changes or initiatives at the district level were not surfaced in available reporting. The school’s environment and access data—such as disciplinary practices, course access, and staffing ratios—were not available in the provided information, so those dimensions cannot be assessed here.
The community context of Price matters for families considering Creekview. Price is the largest city in Carbon County and functions as a regional hub, home to a campus of Utah State University Eastern, a hospital, and a mix of retail and civic services along Main Street. Its history as a coal mining and railroad town has created a culturally diverse background relative to much of Utah, though the current student demographics at Creekview are not especially diverse. The city sits along the Price River and near major outdoor recreation sites including the San Rafael Swell and Nine Mile Canyon, which gives local families access to natural areas. Housing values in the area are below both the state and national benchmarks, which is consistent with Price’s position as a smaller, more rural city. A family moving to the area will find that housing is relatively affordable compared to much of Utah, particularly the Wasatch Front.
For a parent weighing Creekview, the school offers a straightforward elementary program in a stable community with a moderate level of economic diversity. The academic results are mixed but place it favorably within the limited local comparison set. A family that values the community anchor of a regional hub with outdoor access and lower housing costs may find Creekview a reasonable fit. A family looking for a school with stronger academic outcomes or more detailed information on programs and student support would need to inquire directly with the school, as gaps in the available data prevent a fuller picture.
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