Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nibley Park 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 30% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nibley Park School's student population of 483 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
483 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Nibley Park 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 Nibley Park School is 0.65, 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
#758 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)28%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
38%
21%
Black
4%
1%
White
45%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nibley Park School's ranking?
Nibley Park School is ranked #758 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Nibley Park School often compared to?
Nibley Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Nibley Park School?
483 students attend Nibley Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Nibley Park School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nibley Park School?
Nibley Park School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nibley Park School offer ?
Nibley Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Nibley Park School part of?
Nibley Park School is part of Salt Lake School District.
In what neighborhood is Nibley Park School located?
Nibley Park School is located in the Sugar House neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 5 other public schools located in Sugar House.
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