The top reported proficiency rate is 36% in Science. The lowest is 28% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Laverkin School
LaVerkin School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the small town of La Verkin, Utah, as part of Washington County School District. The school is located along the corridor that connects Interstate 15 to Zion National Park, set in a community that describes itself as a friendly rural town with a mix of older farmland and newer residential developments. The town has seen steady growth, and the district itself has grown substantially in recent years, which has driven school construction and boundary adjustments across the county.
The student body at LaVerkin School is predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic students and smaller numbers of students who are American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or of two or more races. More than half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that a majority of families face some degree of economic need. The school serves grades PK through 5, so there is no high school graduation rate to report, and state testing results begin in third grade.
On state assessments, proficiency rates for LaVerkin School sit below many of its peers. The school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the bottom quartile among districts in Washington County. In math, roughly a quarter of students scored proficient or above. In English language arts, about three in ten students reached that threshold. Science results were somewhat higher, with just over a third of students scoring proficient or above. A parent may want to follow up with the school to understand its academic supports and how it addresses these areas.
Housing in the area carries a cost roughly in line with the state average, with typical home values near the national median. Renting tends to be more affordable than buying, reflecting broader market conditions common across southern Utah. The town itself offers a limited walkable core along Main Street, with recreational trails at Confluence Park and nearby access to state parks and Zion National Park. The local economy relies on small businesses, tourism services, and agriculture, and the city hosts annual events such as the Apple Festival and Cowboy Christmas.
A parent considering LaVerkin School should weigh its small-town setting and the district’s rapid growth against the academic results. The school provides an early-grades pathway in a community that is growing and still relatively compact, but the proficiency numbers warrant a closer look at classroom instruction and intervention programs. The school’s enrollment is small for its grade band, which may offer a more personal environment than larger schools elsewhere in the district.
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