Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Silver Hills 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 15% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver Hills School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Silver Hills School's student population of 413 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Silver Hills 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 Silver Hills School is 0.64, 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
#938 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
48%
19%
Black
3%
1%
White
36%
72%
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Silver Hills School's ranking?
Silver Hills School is ranked #938 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Silver Hills School often compared to?
Silver Hills Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Western Hills School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Silver Hills School?
413 students attend Silver Hills School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Silver Hills School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Hills School?
Silver Hills School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Silver Hills School offer ?
Silver Hills School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Silver Hills School part of?
Silver Hills School is part of Granite School District.
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