Utah

Facts at a Glance

NAEP Mathematics 2011 percent proficient
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Governor:	Gary Herbert
State Superintendent of Public Instruction:	Larry K. Shumway
Quality Counts state grade:	C-
Pre-K-12 enrollment:	585,552
Number of school districts:	118
Number of public schools:	1,016
Number of public school teachers:	25,677
Unadjusted education spending per student:	$6,452
Percent minority students:	22.0%
Percent of students eligible for free/reduced price lunch:	38.2%
Percent of students with disabilities:	12.0%
Percent of English-language learners:	7.3%
4th grade math:	43.0%
8th grade math:	34.9%
NAEP Reading 2011 percent proficient
4th grade reading:	33.5%
8th grade reading:	35.4%

Sources & Notes

Latest News

Armed Educators a Reality in Some Schools, Debated in Others

As the once-unthinkable idea of arming teachers gains traction, some districts offer insights on what's involved when employees bring weapons to school.

February 15, 2013 - Education Week

Elementary Pupils Immersed in Foreign Language

Delaware and Utah are funding foreign-language instruction at the elementary level in hopes of fostering achievement and economic growth.

November 30, 2012 - Education Week

Educators Craft Own Math E-Books for Common Core

Dissatisfied with what was available, Utah educators are producing high school math e-textbooks they aim to align with the standards.

September 25, 2012 - Education Week

New Laws, Programs Expand E-Learning Options

Several states have enacted laws that require more choices for students who want to try taking courses online, outside the offerings of brick-and-mortar schools.

August 27, 2012 - Education Week

Education Issues Factor Into Governors' Races

As gubernatorial campaigns heat up around the country, K-12 policy feeds into the fight, though specifics vary state to state.

April 12, 2012 - Education Week

Momentum Builds for Dual-Language Learning

Growing numbers of schools are offering dual-language classes, where teachers split instruction between English and a second language.

March 23, 2012 | Updated: September 11, 2012 - Education Week

Speech Therapists Get Inside View With New Device

With the Palatometer, speech teachers get a "mouths-eye" view of where students' speech patterns go wrong.

October 11, 2011 - Education Week

Stimulus Supercharges Energy Efficiency Efforts

Schools replace outdated, inefficient equipment and find ways to incorporate energy saving lessons into their curricula.