Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, South Kearns 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 23% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Kearns School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
South Kearns School's student population of 468 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
South Kearns School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Kearns School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#837 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
50%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
39%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Kearns School's ranking?
South Kearns School is ranked #837 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are South Kearns School often compared to?
South Kearns Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Hills School, West Kearns School, Entheos Academy Kearns by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend South Kearns School?
468 students attend South Kearns School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of South Kearns School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Kearns School?
South Kearns School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does South Kearns School offer ?
South Kearns School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is South Kearns School part of?
South Kearns School is part of Granite School District.
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