Silver Hills School

5770 W 5100 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Silver Hills 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Silver Hills School serves the southwest part of Salt Lake City, UT, encompassing an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Silver Hills School's student population of 475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
475 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Silver Hills School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Hills School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#765 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
40%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
15%
43%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
5%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
54%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
1%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

White
31%
69%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
5%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
69%
0.61

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
26.3%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
23%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silver Hills School's ranking?
Silver Hills School is ranked #765 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Silver Hills School?
475 students attend Silver Hills School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Silver Hills School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Silver Hills School?
Silver Hills School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Silver Hills School offer ?
Silver Hills School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Silver Hills School part of?
Silver Hills School is part of Granite School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Silver Hills School serves the southwest part of Salt Lake City, UT, encompassing an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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