Howard R. Driggs School

4340 S 2700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Howard R. Driggs School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 1% in UT
  • : 78% (Top 1%)
  • : 75% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Howard R. Driggs School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

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School Overview

Howard R. Driggs School's student population of 498 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
498 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Howard R. Driggs School ranks within the top 1% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard R. Driggs School is 0.19, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (UT)
#4 out of 975 schools
(Top 1%)
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78%
39%
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75%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
19%
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Black
2%
1%
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White
90%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
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Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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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 Howard R. Driggs School's ranking?
Howard R. Driggs School is ranked #4 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Howard R. Driggs School often compared to?
Howard R. Driggs Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morningside School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Howard R. Driggs School?
498 students attend Howard R. Driggs School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Howard R. Driggs School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard R. Driggs School?
Howard R. Driggs School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Howard R. Driggs School offer ?
Howard R. Driggs School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Howard R. Driggs School part of?
Howard R. Driggs School is part of Granite School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 78% (Top 1%)
  • : 75% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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