Serving 824 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Farr West School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Farr West School's student population of 824 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
824 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Farr West School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farr West School is 0.17, which is less 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
#414 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
91%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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 Farr West School's ranking?
Farr West School is ranked #414 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Farr West School often compared to?
Farr West Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lomond View School, Plain City School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Farr West School?
824 students attend Farr West School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Farr West School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farr West School?
Farr West School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Farr West School offer ?
Farr West School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Farr West School part of?
Farr West School is part of Weber School District.
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