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Esperanza School vs. Wallace Stegner Academy

Should you attend Esperanza School or Wallace Stegner Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Esperanza School
4956 W 3500 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Wallace Stegner Academy
980 S. Bending River Ct.
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Wallace Stegner Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Esperanza 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 37% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 670 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wallace Stegner Academy ranks in the bottom 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 40% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-8
Total Students
538 students
670 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Esperanza School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wallace Stegner Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Esperanza School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wallace Stegner Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Esperanza School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wallace Stegner Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Esperanza School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Esperanza School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wallace Stegner Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wallace Stegner Academy School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#737 out of 957 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
#581 out of 957 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Esperanza School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wallace Stegner Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in UT)
40%
(Top 50% in UT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Esperanza School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Esperanza School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wallace Stegner Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wallace Stegner Academy School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
36%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Esperanza School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Esperanza School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wallace Stegner Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wallace Stegner Academy School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Esperanza School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wallace Stegner Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
80
72
Grade 1 Students
83
73
Grade 2 Students
81
71
Grade 3 Students
81
79
Grade 4 Students
77
72
Grade 5 Students
76
88
Grade 6 Students
60
65
Grade 7 Students
-
93
Grade 8 Students
-
57

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wallace Stegner Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wallace Stegner Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wallace Stegner Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wallace Stegner Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
98%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Esperanza School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Esperanza School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wallace Stegner Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wallace Stegner Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Esperanza School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Esperanza School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wallace Stegner Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wallace Stegner Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Esperanza School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Esperanza School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wallace Stegner Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wallace Stegner Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
11%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Wallace Stegner Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Wallace Stegner Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wallace Stegner Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wallace Stegner Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.04
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Esperanza School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Esperanza School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wallace Stegner Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wallace Stegner Academy School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Esperanza School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Esperanza School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wallace Stegner Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wallace Stegner Academy School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Esperanza School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Esperanza School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wallace Stegner Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wallace Stegner Academy School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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