Serving 480 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 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hunter School serves the southwest part of West Valley City, UT, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most parents can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hunter School's student population of 480 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
480 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.61, 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
#806 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.6%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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?
480 students attend Hunter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hunter School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hunter School?
Hunter School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to 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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