Hunter School

4351 S 5400 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hunter 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hunter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

School Overview

Hunter School's student population of 494 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

Hunter 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 Hunter School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#806 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
40%
(20-21)
24%
43%
(20-21)
25%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
45%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
39%
71%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hunter School's ranking?
Hunter School is ranked #806 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Hunter School often compared to?
Hunter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whittier School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Hunter School?
494 students attend Hunter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Hunter School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hunter School?
Hunter School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hunter School offer ?
Hunter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hunter School part of?
Hunter School is part of Granite School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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