Panguitch Middle

Garfield District
75 S 400 E
PANGUITCH, UT 84759
56 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Panguitch Middle School, located in the rural town of Panguitch, Utah, serves as a vital educational hub within the Garfield County School District. As a small-town institution, the school fosters a close-knit community atmosphere where students in the middle grades receive personalized attention in a supportive environment. The school is committed to academic growth and character development, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to high school by balancing core curriculum standards with extracurricular engagement.

Being part of a rural district, Panguitch Middle School plays a significant role in the local culture, often emphasizing community values and student participation in regional activities. The school leverages its small size to create a collaborative culture between staff, parents, and students. By maintaining a focus on both traditional academic success and the social-emotional needs of young adolescents, the school strives to provide a stable, enriching foundation for the youth of the Panguitch area.
56
Total Students
4.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    50 (89.3%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (8.9%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Garfield District
Phone: (435)676-8225
Website: http://www.pms.garfield.k12.ut.us/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 56
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 11
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 29
Grade 8 27
Gender Ratio