J.r. Smith School
J.r. Smith School serves 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
J.r. Smith School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
J.r. Smith School's student population of 537 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J.r. Smith School is ranked within the top 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 J.r. Smith School is 0.48, 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
#329 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
34%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
64%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend J.r. Smith School?
537 students attend J.r. Smith School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of J.r. Smith School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does J.r. Smith School offer ?
J.r. Smith School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is J.r. Smith School part of?
J.r. Smith School is part of Wasatch School District.
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