Serving 600 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Butler School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Butler School serves the northwest part of Salt Lake City, UT, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 2.3 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Butler School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Butler School's student population of 600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
600 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Butler School ranks within the top 5% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butler School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#44 out of 957 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butler School's ranking?
Butler School is ranked #44 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Butler School often compared to?
Butler Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canyon View School, Bella Vista School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Butler School?
600 students attend Butler School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Butler School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Butler School?
Butler School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Butler School offer ?
Butler School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Butler School part of?
Butler School is part of Canyons School District.
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