The top reported proficiency rate is 60% in Science. The lowest is 50% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Diamond Valley School
Diamond Valley School is an elementary school in St. George, part of the Washington District. It serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, and its enrollment is small for a school covering that grade band. The student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population that is a modest share of the school. About a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a rate that is moderate.
The school sits within a district that has been growing quickly. Washington District added a substantial number of students over a short period, a trend that drives school construction, boundary adjustments, and class-size decisions. For a family at Diamond Valley, that district-wide growth means the school's context is one of expansion, though the school itself is not large.
On state assessments, Diamond Valley's students performed above the midpoint among elementary schools in Washington County. The school's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades placed it in the top quartile relative to other schools in the county. In math, about half of students scored proficient or above. In English language arts, a larger share reached that level. In science, the share was similar to ELA. These are solid results for an elementary school, and they suggest that the school is delivering instruction that meets or exceeds what peers in the area achieve.
The school serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, so there is no graduation rate to report. That is simply a function of the grade band. Similarly, data on chronic absenteeism was not available, and the school's civil rights data, including discipline and staffing, was not provided. A parent who wants a fuller picture of school climate and student support may want to ask the school directly about those areas.
St. George, where the school is located, is a fast-growing city. It is the largest city outside the Wasatch Front and has been adding population at a rapid clip. The city's economy is anchored by health care, education, and retail, and it serves as a gateway for tourism to Zion National Park. Housing values in the school's ZIP code are above the national median, and rents have been rising. The city is car-oriented, with a walkable historic downtown core but most daily life spread along commercial corridors. The district itself has been adding students quickly, which means Diamond Valley sits within a system that is building new schools and adjusting boundaries to keep up.
For a parent, Diamond Valley offers a small elementary school in a growing city, with academic results that are above average for the county. The student body is not highly diverse, and the share of students from low-income households is moderate. The school does not serve middle or high school grades, so a family will need to consider feeder patterns for later years. The district's growth means that the school's context is one of change, with new construction and boundary adjustments likely. A parent who values a school with solid test scores in a growing but still manageable setting may find Diamond Valley a good fit.
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