Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gearld Wright 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 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: GEARLD WRIGHT SCHOOL serves the west part of West Valley City, UT, covering an attendance area of approximately 2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gearld Wright School's student population of 532 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
532 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gearld Wright School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gearld Wright School is 0.64, which is more 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
#668 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Wildcat Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gearld Wright School's ranking?
Gearld Wright School is ranked #668 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Gearld Wright School often compared to?
Gearld Wright Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Crest School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Gearld Wright School?
532 students attend Gearld Wright School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Gearld Wright School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gearld Wright School?
Gearld Wright School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gearld Wright School offer ?
Gearld Wright School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Gearld Wright School part of?
Gearld Wright School is part of Granite School District.
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