Wasatch School vs. Beacon Heights School
Should I attend Wasatch School or Beacon Heights School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Wasatch School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Beacon Heights School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wasatch School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Beacon Heights School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
350 students
389 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#141 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#23 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
68%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
14
Kindergarten Students
58
60
Grade 1 Students
44
43
Grade 2 Students
44
57
Grade 3 Students
59
54
Grade 4 Students
54
53
Grade 5 Students
39
70
Grade 6 Students
52
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
11%
7%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
72%
71%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%