2615 Polk Ave
Ogden, UT 84401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Polk School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in UT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Polk School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
347 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Polk School is ranked within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (UT)
Overall Testing Rank
#135 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
(19-20)
1%
1%
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Asian
(19-20)
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
(19-20)
27%
17%
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Black
(19-20)
1%
1%
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White
(19-20)
65%
74%
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Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
2%
Two or more races
(19-20)
6%
3%
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Diversity Score
n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
36%
27%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polk School's ranking?
What schools are Polk School often compared to?

Polk Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taylor Canyon School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).

How many students attend Polk School?

347 students attend Polk School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Polk School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What grades does Polk School offer ?

Polk School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Polk School part of?

Polk School is part of Ogden City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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