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Mountain View School vs. Newman School

Should you attend Mountain View School or Newman School? 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
Mountain View School
1380 S Navajo
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Newman School
1269 N Colorado St
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mountain View 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 18% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Newman 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
588 students
248 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mountain View School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Newman School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mountain View School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Newman School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mountain View School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Newman School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Salt Lake 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 Newman School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Salt Lake 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

#812 out of 957 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
#738 out of 957 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mountain View 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 Newman School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in UT)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in UT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain View School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Salt Lake 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 Newman School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Salt Lake School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain View School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Salt Lake 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 Newman School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Salt Lake School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mountain View School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Newman School by grade.
Pre-K Students
35
24
Kindergarten Students
80
32
Grade 1 Students
94
26
Grade 2 Students
87
33
Grade 3 Students
114
35
Grade 4 Students
87
22
Grade 5 Students
91
39
Grade 6 Students
-
37

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mountain View School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Salt Lake 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 American Indian at Newman School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Salt Lake School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mountain View School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Salt Lake 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 Asian at Newman School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Salt Lake School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
56%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mountain View School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Salt Lake 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 Newman School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Salt Lake School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mountain View School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Salt Lake 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 Newman School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Salt Lake School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
11%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mountain View School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Salt Lake 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 Newman School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Salt Lake School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
13%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mountain View School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Salt Lake 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 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Newman School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Salt Lake 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
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mountain View School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Salt Lake 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 two or more races at Newman School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Salt Lake School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mountain View School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Salt Lake 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 Newman School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Salt Lake 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
67%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mountain View School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Salt Lake 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 Newman School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Salt Lake 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
9%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mountain View School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Salt Lake 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 Newman School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Salt Lake 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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