Serving 564 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Morningside School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Morningside School serves the southeast part of Salt Lake City, UT, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families within the zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morningside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Morningside School's student population of 564 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
564 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1956
School Motto
Home of the Mustangs
School Rankings
Morningside School ranks within the top 5% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morningside School is 0.37, which is less 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
#35 out of 957 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. 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)23.1%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morningside School's ranking?
Morningside School is ranked #35 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Morningside School often compared to?
Morningside Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howard R. Driggs School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Morningside School?
564 students attend Morningside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Morningside School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morningside School?
Morningside School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Morningside School offer ?
Morningside School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Morningside School part of?
Morningside School is part of Granite School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
No School - Spring Break
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 26, 2027 (Wednesday)
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