The top reported proficiency rate is 59% in Math. The lowest is 50% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Bloomington School
Bloomington School is a public elementary school in St. George, serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of Washington District, a rapidly growing system that has seen enrollment climb sharply over the past several years. The school itself sits in a mid-sized city that has been adding population at a fast clip, with a mix of residential neighborhoods, retail corridors, and tourist-serving development. Families considering this area will find a city that has a historic downtown core but is largely car-dependent, with many amenities spread along commercial strips. Home prices in the immediate zip code are on the higher side relative to national medians, and rents follow a similar pattern, though both have dipped slightly in the most recent period.
Academically, Bloomington School performs at a level that places it among the higher-performing elementary schools when compared with others across Washington County. The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages the reported proficiency rates across math, English language arts, and science, sits in the top quartile of the county’s districts. This means the typical student here is meeting grade-level expectations at a rate that exceeds many neighboring schools. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above is solidly above the countywide midpoint. In science, the proficiency rate is similarly strong. English language arts shows a lower proficiency rate, though still above the middle of the pack among county schools. A parent may want to ask the school about recent adjustments to the ELA assessment, as the test’s cut scores changed in that subject, which can affect year-to-year comparability.
The student body is predominantly white, with the next largest group being Hispanic students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, indicating a range of economic backgrounds. The school does not report the share of students with individualized education programs or those classified as English learners, so those numbers are not available for review. Discipline data and chronic absenteeism rates are also not reported here, meaning families who want a picture of the school’s climate and attendance patterns will need to reach out directly.
Because Bloomington School serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to consider. The academic picture is built entirely on state assessments in grades three through five. The school does not list any specialized program offerings in the data provided, such as magnet or dual-language tracks, so the curriculum appears to follow a standard elementary model.
The community context matters for families evaluating this school. St. George is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, and that growth carries implications for the school system. Washington District has added thousands of students in a short span, which has driven school construction, boundary adjustments, and staffing needs. Parents moving into the area should expect that enrollment pressures may affect class sizes and school assignment boundaries over time. The local housing market reflects the demand: home values and rents are elevated, though the market has shown slight softening. The city’s economy is anchored by health care, education, and retail, and it serves as a regional hub for southwestern Utah.
Overall, Bloomington School offers a solid academic foundation for elementary students, with proficiency rates that place it in strong company within the county. The school operates in a high-growth, relatively expensive housing market, and families should be aware that the district is actively managing the pressures of rapid expansion. The missing pieces in the data, including special education and English learner counts as well as school climate metrics, are worth exploring directly with the school to form a complete picture.
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