Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Westland School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Westland School's student population of 504 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westland School ranks within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westland School is 0.46, 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
#130 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
71%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Westland School's ranking?
Westland School is ranked #130 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Westland School?
504 students attend Westland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Westland School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westland School?
Westland School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Westland School offer ?
Westland School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Westland School part of?
Westland School is part of Jordan School District.
School Reviews
2 2/28/2022
This school is a great admin staff, teachers, principle, ALPS program, and is an amazing school.
5 11/2/2017
Westland Elementary is amazing! i have spent 6 years of school here and am on my 7th. We love you, Westland!:)
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