David Gourley School
Tel:
(385)646-4846
- David Gourley School serves 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 29% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 25%.
Top Placements
David Gourley School places among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- David Gourley School's student population of 665 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 665 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- David Gourley School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of David Gourley School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (UT) |
| Overall School Rank | #811 out of 932 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 55% | 17% |
| Black | 5% | 1% |
| White | 31% | 75% |
| Hawaiian | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.30 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Granite School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, UT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to David Gourley School is Kearns Junior High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kearns Junior High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Kearns School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salt Lake City West Kearns School Grades: PK-6 | 791 students
0.4 miles
4900 S 4620 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385)646-5073 0.4 PK-6 791 - Salt Lake City Oquirrh Hills School Grades: PK-6 | 416 students
0.5 miles
5241 S 4280 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385)646-4948 0.5 PK-6 416 - West Valley City Academy Park School Grades: PK-6 | 581 students
0.6 miles
4580 Westpoint Dr
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385)646-4750 0.6 PK-6 581 - Salt Lake City Kearns Junior High School Grades: 7-9 | 593 students
0.6 miles
4040 West Sam's Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385)646-5204 0.6 7-9 593 - West Valley City John F. Kennedy Junior High School Grades: 7-9 | 775 students
0.9 miles
4495 S 4800 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385)646-5214 0.9 7-9 775
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