Serving 536 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 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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: 536 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Kearns School serves the southwest area of Salt Lake City, UT, covering approximately 0.5 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Kearns School's student population of 536 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
536 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
South Kearns 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 South Kearns School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#829 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 South Kearns School's ranking?
South Kearns School is ranked #829 out of 957 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?
536 students attend South Kearns School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of South Kearns School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Kearns School?
South Kearns School has a student ration of 19:1, 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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