Highland Park School
Highland Park School serves 653 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Highland Park School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Highland Park School places among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Highland Park School's student population of 653 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 653 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (17-18) | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Highland Park School is ranked within the top 10% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Highland Park School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (UT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #56 out of 957 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 34:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 17% |
| Black | 2% | 1% |
| White | 82% | 74% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 28% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salt Lake School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, UT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Highland Park School is Highland High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Blind Region 2 (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Central Region Deaf (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Salt Lake City Central Region Deaf Special Education School Grades: PK-6 | 49 students
0.7 miles
1655 East 3300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 464-0840 0.7 PK-6 49 - Salt Lake City Highland High School Math: 37% | Reading: 35%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,683 student10
0.8 miles
2166 S 1700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 484-4343 0.8 9-12 1,683 - Salt Lake City Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 263 students10
0.8 miles
2291 S 2000 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 466-6700 0.8 9-12 263 - Salt Lake City Blind Region 2 Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-12 | 17 students10
0.9 miles
1655 East 3300
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 464-0840 0.9 PK-12 17 - Salt Lake City Jean Massieu School For The Deaf Special Education School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 75 students10
0.9 miles
1655 E 3300 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 302-1900 0.9 PK-12 75
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