Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Edison School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edison School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Edison School's student population of 368 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edison School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#961 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
67%
19%
Black
4%
1%
White
11%
72%
Hawaiian
7%
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edison School's ranking?
Edison School is ranked #961 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Edison School?
368 students attend Edison School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Edison School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edison School?
Edison School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Edison School offer ?
Edison School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Edison School part of?
Edison School is part of Salt Lake School District.
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