1850 S 2500 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Beacon Heights School serves 372 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Beacon Heights School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in UT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 66% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 68% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Beacon Heights School's student population of 372 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
372 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Beacon Heights School is ranked within the top 5% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Beacon Heights School is 0.45, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (UT)
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 975 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
13%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
18%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
73%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
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Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.45
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beacon Heights School's ranking?

Beacon Heights School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).

How many students attend Beacon Heights School?

372 students attend Beacon Heights School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of Beacon Heights School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What grades does Beacon Heights School offer ?

Beacon Heights School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Beacon Heights School part of?

Beacon Heights School is part of Salt Lake School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 66% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 68% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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