David Gourley School serves 610 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
David Gourley School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David Gourley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
David Gourley School's student population of 610 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
David Gourley School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 David Gourley School is 0.61, 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
#925 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
53%
18%
Black
3%
1%
White
33%
73%
Hawaiian
8%
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 David Gourley School's ranking?
David Gourley School is ranked #925 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend David Gourley School?
610 students attend David Gourley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of David Gourley School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does David Gourley School offer ?
David Gourley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is David Gourley School part of?
David Gourley School is part of Granite School District.
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