Whittier School

3585 S 6000 W
West Valley City, UT 84128
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Whittier 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 18% (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 21:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: 489 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Whittier School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

School Overview

Whittier School's student population of 489 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
489 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Whittier 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 Whittier School is 0.65, 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.
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State Level (UT)
#917 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
39%
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15%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
40%
19%
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Black
5%
1%
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White
43%
72%
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Hawaiian
6%
2%
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Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whittier School's ranking?
Whittier School is ranked #917 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Whittier School often compared to?
Whittier Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% 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 Whittier School?
489 students attend Whittier School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Whittier School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier School?
Whittier School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Whittier School offer ?
Whittier School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Whittier School part of?
Whittier School is part of Granite School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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