Serving 642 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mt. Loafer School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is equal to 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MT Loafer School serves the west part of Salem, UT, spanning an approximate area of 5.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the furthest edges of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt. Loafer School's student population of 642 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
642 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mt. Loafer School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Loafer School is 0.22, 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
#382 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 Mt. Loafer School's ranking?
Mt. Loafer School is ranked #382 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Mt. Loafer School often compared to?
Mt. Loafer Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foothills School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Mt. Loafer School?
642 students attend Mt. Loafer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mt. Loafer School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt. Loafer School?
Mt. Loafer School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mt. Loafer School offer ?
Mt. Loafer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mt. Loafer School part of?
Mt. Loafer School is part of Nebo School District.
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