Ridgecrest School

1800 E 7200 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Ridgecrest School serves 517 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Ridgecrest 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 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (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 50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in UT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Ridgecrest School's student population of 517 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
517 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Ridgecrest 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.
The diversity score of Ridgecrest School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (UT)
Overall Testing Rank
#166 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
16%
18%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
62%
73%
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Hawaiian
2%
2%
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Two or more races
14%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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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 Ridgecrest School's ranking?
Ridgecrest School is ranked #166 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Ridgecrest School?
517 students attend Ridgecrest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ridgecrest School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Ridgecrest School offer ?
Ridgecrest School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ridgecrest School part of?
Ridgecrest School is part of Canyons School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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