Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mountainside School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountainside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mountainside School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountainside School ranks within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountainside School is 0.17, which is less 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
#126 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
91%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountainside School's ranking?
Mountainside School is ranked #126 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Mountainside School?
466 students attend Mountainside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mountainside School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountainside School?
Mountainside School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mountainside School offer ?
Mountainside School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mountainside School part of?
Mountainside School is part of Cache School District.
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