Serving 633 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, West Kearns 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 21% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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 66% 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: 633 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Kearns School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
West Kearns School's student population of 633 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
633 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Kearns 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 West Kearns School is 0.57, 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
#862 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
56%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
34%
72%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 West Kearns School's ranking?
West Kearns School is ranked #862 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are West Kearns School often compared to?
West Kearns Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oquirrh Hills School, South Kearns School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend West Kearns School?
633 students attend West Kearns School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of West Kearns School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Kearns School?
West Kearns School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does West Kearns School offer ?
West Kearns School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is West Kearns School part of?
West Kearns School is part of Granite School District.
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