Wasatch School vs. Edgemont School
Should I attend Wasatch School or Edgemont 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
Edgemont School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 645 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 61% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 640 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Edgemont School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
645 students
640 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#99 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#41 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
-
Kindergarten Students
71
85
Grade 1 Students
115
69
Grade 2 Students
67
107
Grade 3 Students
109
108
Grade 4 Students
89
83
Grade 5 Students
99
100
Grade 6 Students
94
88
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
13%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
75%
74%
% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
